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Basic Peer Support Training Website
The Wisconsin Department of Justice through a grant by the US Department of Justice, COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Funds has been working to establish a basic peer support program to include; instructor cadre, curriculum and a training program for our state.
We are pleased to provide this FREE training program for our state. Every agency should have officers with training and experience to provide support as a trained peer member to the officers in their department.
TRAINING PLAN:
Each region will host 4 training courses.
Courses are 2 Days, 16 hours of trainings
Class Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day with an hour break for lunch.
Class size - 30 students
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Peer support resources
Confidentiality
Ethics
Communication skills
Breaking the stigma
Practicing self-care
Grief management
Recognizing behaviors associated with suicide
Substance use and abuse
Building and maintaining and peer support team
Questions about this program can be directed to Program Manager, Stacy Lenz at lenzse@doj.state.wi.us.
Register early - space is limited!
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