Peer Support within the Criminal Justice System (FPS) offers a person-centered, strength-based support system offered to individuals with mental health and/or co-occurring challenges becomes involved in the justice system. This curriculum is structured based on the Sequential Intercept Model with initial contact with law enforcement all the way through re-entry into the community after release from incarceration.
What does a Forensic Peer do?
Support people during their involvement during the criminal justice system
Promote recovery principles including self-advocacy
Advocate for recipients of behavioral health care when they are unable to advocate for themselves
Educate all stakeholders in the Criminal Justice System about Mental Health Recovery
Inspire hope through shared life experiences
Appropriate setting for Forensic Peer Support
Crisis Intervention Teams
State Hospitals
Emergency Rooms
Jails/Prisons
Courts/Specialty Courts
Halfway Houses
Mental Health Offices
Community Settings
Date: June 9 to 11, 2026 from 9 am to 4:30 pm each day
Time: 3-Day Training or (18 Hours)
Number of People: 25
*YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS CLASS AND BE APPROVED BEFORE ENTRY *
APPLY HERE: CenClear Peer Support Within The Criminal Justice System Application – Fill out form