Peer work and recovery: a relationship approach

The aim of the study was to explore how recovery is facilitated by examining components of the relationship between peer workers and adults impacted by substance use disorder and incarceration. Semistructured, in-person interviews were conducted with two groups: 8 persons active in a substance use p...

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Published inJournal of social work practice in the addictions Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 156 - 170
Main Authors Howard, Heather, Skinner-Osei, Precious, Mitchell, Christina, Jones, Ellen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 03.04.2025
Subjects
criminal justice
housing support
Peer worker
recovery
relational
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ISSN1533-256X
1533-2578
DOI10.1080/1533256X.2024.2308271

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Summary:The aim of the study was to explore how recovery is facilitated by examining components of the relationship between peer workers and adults impacted by substance use disorder and incarceration. Semistructured, in-person interviews were conducted with two groups: 8 persons active in a substance use program and 4 peer workers. The participants were asked how the relationship impacted recovery and obtaining housing. A reflexive thematic analyses was conducted. The findings from the study indicate that long-term recovery may be supported with a relationship-based approach that connects individuals with a criminal justice background experiencing SUD to peer workers with lived experience.
ISSN:1533-256X
1533-2578
DOI:10.1080/1533256X.2024.2308271