Recovery Coaching in Justice Settings is designed to prepare peer recovery coaches to work effectively
within the criminal justice system. This includes jails, prisons, probation and parole programs, drug courts, and reentry initiatives. As more justice systems across the country recognize the value of peer-based recovery support, the demand for skilled recovery coaches in these settings continues to grow.

This specialized recovery coach training provides the foundational skills, awareness, and strategies
needed to support justice-involved individuals through recovery while navigating the unique challenges
and ethical considerations of these environments.

Learning Objectives
• Understand the different justice settings where recovery coaches can serve
• Learn about the barriers and resources that people involved within these settings can face
• Explore the ethical considerations of serving in these systems
• Explore how culture and stigma can affect people involved within this system and people
affected by incarceration
• Know how to serve in the capacity of your expertise by staying in your lane
• Demonstrate how to utilize the skills of a recovery coach to support those within justice
settings.