Involving Treated Offenders in the Treatment of Other Offenders, Part II
Author: Stephanie Swayne, M.S.W., R.S.W..
Source: Volume 17, Number 04, June/July 2016 , pp.51-53(3)
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Abstract:
The previous installment of this article introduced the fundamentals of treatment groups and models, including the role of treated offenders as paraprofessionals assisting with treatment. This article describes the origin, structure and roles in the The Circles of Support and Accountability (COSA) program and how each of the different staff roles play a key part in the success of the group members.Keywords: Reverend Harry Nigh; core member; community volunteers; Intentional Friendships; paraprofessional; group therapist; altruism; mentoring
Affiliations:
1: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.