Exit Peer Specialist Training

Parents for Peace is hosting the first Exit Peer Specialist Training, developed in collaboration with Georgia State University. This comprehensive training will cover violent extremism, negative consequences of involvement, recovery and reintegration, and working with former extremists. If you would like to access a pdf flyer for this training, you can click here.

Schedule

Friday, May 17, 2024, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (Eastern) – Introduction
Friday, May 24, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Eastern) – Peer Support, Trauma, & Recovery
Friday, May 31, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Eastern) – Joining & Leaving Extremism
Friday, June 7, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Eastern) – Working as an Exit Peer Specialist
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:00 am (Eastern) – Final Exam

Eligibility

This training is for individuals already working at a United States exit organization and those considering this career path.

Details

This training is part of a pilot program and participation is free. Afterward, you will be asked to rate the content and the institutions.

Are you interested in participating?

To get involved, please email us at training@parents4peace.org. We are here to answer any questions you have.

This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, opportunity number DHS-22-TTP-132-00-01.