Grounded in the philosophy of peer support services and developmental theories, peers are in an ideal position to make a difference. This training targets unique and practical ways to engage and share empathic mental health support, reduce isolation, ease developmental angsts, help clarify confusions, build practical skills and pursue life roles that meet youth’s needs in the ways that matter. Individuals, in the metamorphic identity shift from youth to adult with mental health-social emotional disorders – Raising voices, choices, and supports for a personal youth-quake! Certificate is provided.
Learning Objectives: Upon conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:
Discuss the peer -to-peer code of ethical conduct and boundaries to support positive youth development
Define youth/young-adult growth in the context of Aces and Assets what impacts healthy adult development and sources of strength and wellbeing
Review guidelines, differences and strategies to offer safe and sensitive supports during crisis and emergency situations
Examine the many facets of wellness, self-care states and strategies
Introduce a template to welcome, engage and effectively support active participate in the recovery, resilience processes and strong adult passages
Develop and present an innovative 7-minute YaYa Welcoming Plan
Time: 3-Day Training (18 Hours)
Number of People: 25
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
