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1 T Liza Kiel, M.A. Director, Veterans Behavioral Health Mental Health of America Ashley Taylor, M.S. Veteran Services Liaison Tri County Behavioral Health

2 As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. Audrey Hepburn

3 Define Justice Involved Veteran JIV Peer Support What is a Peer Mentor Role of Peer Mentor in Veterans Courts Mission of Peer Program Essential Elements of Peer Mentoring Diversity in Court Mentorship Team Role of the Mentor Coordinator Models of Peer Mentorship in Texas VCAMP/MHA and MVPN Future Directions for Peer Mentors (Going Beyond the Court Following Sequential Intercept Model) Resources for Building/Sustaining Peer Mentorship Programming in Texas

4 A veteran that has had frequent, crisis contact with local law enforcement; A veteran in a local jail, for brief periods of time, for offense that do not result in prison time; A veteran being monitored by the local court system. (MOAA.org) A Veteran in contact with local law enforcement who can be appropriately diverted from arrest into mental health or substance abuse treatment; A Veteran in a local jail, either pre-trial or serving a sentence; or, A Veteran involved in adjudication or monitoring by a court Related issues Reentry for Veterans being discharged from State and Federal Prisons (Department of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey)

5 Jail in-reach Looks like: Veterans Treatment Courts Support Groups One on one Support

6 Acts as a resource and confidant to the Veteran The Veteran Mentor acts as a coach, a guide, a role model, and an advocate for a veteran entered into the justice system. The mentor encourages and supports the veteran participant as he or she progresses through a court-mandated rehabilitative program. Served or is serving in the U.S. Military Is not a counselor

7 Unique to Veterans Courts Veteran to Veteran: Walked a Similar Path Speak the Same Language Facilitates Disclosure/Not a reporting agent Serve as Role Models Facilitate Crisis Resolution Advocate and Promote Self-Accountability

8 Help our fellow Veterans receive the services they need to reach their full potential as productive members of society. Help them navigate the court system, treatment system, and the VA system. Assess their needs and help them adjust to civilian life.

9 Suggested attendance of Court scheduled sessions, at least once a month Participate in and lead mentoring sessions Be supportive and understanding of the difficulties the Veteran in court might face Assist the Veteran clients as much as possible within your boundaries and comfort level

10 Be supportive and helpful to other Veteran Mentors Communicates with Veterans Court Mentor Coordinator and understands the roles of the court coordinator, court staff and court judge Without question, if a veteran is showing signs of suicide, harming self or others, court staff and necessary individuals are to be informed immediately.

11 The Mentor Coordinator is the key to success of the program Recruit volunteer Veteran mentors Assist in their retention Organize and conduct their training Supervise the mentoring team and ensure equal balance of mentees Sustain and evolve the Veteran Mentor Program Maintain records and date of vet court interactions

12 Knowledge & Experience, Branch of Service, Combat Experience, Age, Gender, Active duty/reserve/national Guard Criminal history Temperament Untreated Combat Mental Illness Commitment to program Willingness to be open Effective communicator Avoid Barracks Lawyers Military Cultural Competency The best Mentor qualities include: Mindful Listener Empathetic Nurturing Trustworthy Observant Respectful

13 Demographics, Race, LGBT, Branch of Service, Education When are you ready to be a mentor? Graduates as Mentors- Pros and Cons Military and Life Experience Stigma of Combat vs Non Combat Relatability Ratio of Mentor to Mentee

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15 Phase 1 Peer Support Fundamentals Military Culture Suicide Awareness Peer Ethics Support Opportunities Phase 2 Depression Awareness Addictive Behaviors Stress Management The MVPN SMART Tool

16 The purpose of this three-day training is to certify Veterans to be volunteer Veteran Court Mentors and provide each individual with the behavioral health education, innovative tools and technical assistance to develop their own local Mentoring Programs and increase capacity within an existing Veterans treatment court serving Justice- Involved Veterans. Trainings are provided in areas of suicide prevention and intervention, strategic planning, family resiliency, substance abuse, domestic violence awareness, resource coordination, mindfulness and more.

17 Family Resiliency Training Personal and Community Networking Suicide Prevention PTSD & TBI Financial Literacy Social Work 101 Resource Coordination Crisis Intervention Professional Peer Support Coordination Peer Support and Advocacy The Basics of the Criminal Justice System

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20 Coming Home: Justice for Veterans

21 Identifying Stakeholders Coordinating training and procedures What to prepare for (Issues that Arise) Implementing Evaluating Sustaining

22 Attend Initial Training Decide on Mode of Peer Support Basic or Advanced (see next slide) Complete Mentor Application Complete Interview Complete Mentor Orientation Complete Background Check (if applicable) Complete state sponsored training (if applicable) Attend subsequent trainings and meet-ups when available Sustain mentoring responsibilities

23 Basic Veteran Services Ambassador Social Events Advanced (Background Check Required) Peer Groups with chosen curriculum Peer Court Mentor Peer Jail Mentor

24 Position Description Mentor Program Guide Waivers (if applicable) Any program documents that would be useful information

25 Gauging for right fit/ Commitment Explaining details of the program Examples of situations with other mentors Negative situations and conflict resolution Don t get lost in the what if s

26 Your role is most important!

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