Pretrial practitioners are managing growing caseloads and working with people facing complex challenges related to housing instability, behavioral health needs, and access to services. This training introduced a new APPR resource that helps practitioners understand how to incorporate peer support into pretrial supervision. The resource highlights the roles peers can play in helping people navigate court requirements, connect to services, and build stability while their cases are pending. Participants explored how peer support specialists—people who have lived experience navigating the justice system—can complement the work of pretrial staff by improving engagement, easing confusion about court expectations, and helping others access supports that promote successful pretrial outcomes.
“I learned how to better support my clients!”
