Countering Discrimination and Improving Recovery Supports Across Court, Corrections, and Reentry Settings

People with mental health and substance use conditions who are involved with the criminal legal system can benefit from peer and recovery support services. Research shows that peer and recovery support services reduce returns to incarceration, promote recovery, improve well-being, and may prevent overdose and suicide. For many people, stigma and discrimination stand in the way of accessing recovery supports. Efforts to reduce stigma and increase awareness about recovery supports across the justice system can improve outcomes for individuals with mental health and substance use conditions.

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