Authors: NACHW, Neena Schultz
This toolkit highlights how Community Health Workers (CHWs) and peers with lived experience support people returning to their communities after incarceration. Reentry can be overwhelming, with challenges like meeting probation requirements, finding housing, jobs, and health services. CHWs and peers help by offering guidance, emotional support, and connections to care—especially for those facing mental health or substance use issues. Their shared experience makes them trusted allies, and their support can improve health, reduce stress, and help people rebuild their lives.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Incarceration
Resource Type: Tools
Year: 2025
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: No