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Peer Support: Why Your Program Needs It (Slides)
February 5, 2024
New England ATTC
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Recovery Specialist
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Administrator
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Criminal Justice Professional
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Addictions Counselor

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals, provided a basic TA webinar titled, "Peer Support: Why Your Program Needs It" on 1/31/2024 with subject matter expert Abby Frutchey. This webinar is intended to support treatment court teams in understanding the value of peer support and the framework for successfully integrating peer support specialists into the court setting at all levels of implementation. This presentation will examine the various peer and professional peer roles available to support court participants, receive guidance on the role of Peer Support Specialists within the court program, and dispel myths that may be impacting a team's decision to integrate peer support. Please click the link above to access the slides of this webinar.