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Forensic Peer Support
Your past doesn't
define your future.
Peer-led support for the road from incarceration to independence.
MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY IS HARD.
Add a criminal record to the mix, and it can feel like the world has already made up its mind about you.
Whether you're getting ready for release, navigating probation, or rebuilding your life after incarceration, we provide structured, compassionate support from people who've been where you are.
And because the hardest part is often what comes after you walk out the door, we stay connected through reentry, including transitions into halfway houses and those first critical weeks back in the community.
Results that speak for themselves
Our program has been studied by researchers at Yale School of Medicine. Here's what they found.
78%
Made it through their first year without re-incarceration
vs. 57% for the general prison population
3x
More likely to stay out of jail
Compared to people with serious mental illness nationally
65%
Reduction in psychiatric hospitalizations
23% before receiving services → 8% while engaged with Peerstar
PREP Groups
Peer Reentry Education and Preparedness (PREP) groups to discuss practical skills and coping strategies.
One-on-One Support
Individual peer support inside facilities for people who need more focused, one-on-one attention.
Post-Release Peer Support
Support through the transition into the community—including follow-through, routines, and problem-solving.
Reentry coordination
Connecting individuals to housing, employment, treatment providers, and community resources.
Recovery looks different for everyone
Here's what we can tackle together:
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Reentry planning
Probation & parole navigation
Job searching with a record
Creating a recovery-friendly home
Anger management & conflict resolution
Treatment connections
Daily routines & structure
Relapse prevention
Community resources
Rebuilding relationships
OUR APPROACH
Do with, not for.
We show up early, stay present, and walk alongside, not behind a desk.
We start before release day
Our peer specialists begin building relationships 30–90 days before someone comes home, so they're not meeting a stranger at the gate.
We show up in person
Doctor's appointments, probation meetings, job interview prep. We don't point to resources—we walk alongside you.
We stay through the hard parts
A missed court date. A relapse. A fight with family. We don't disappear. We stay connected and work through it together.
We focus on life, not just compliance
The goal isn't just staying out of trouble. It's building belonging, community, and a life worth staying in
Specialized training.
Real expertise.
Our Forensic Peer Specialists complete additional training developed with Yale School of Medicine, covering:
The 5Rs of Citizenship framework
(Roles, Rights, Resources, Responsibilities, Relationships)
Managing conflict and justice-seeking impulses
Navigating dual stigma (mental illness + criminal history)
Trauma-informed reentry support
For parole & probation officers and providers
If you’re working with someone who’s reentering the community, or you’re worried they’ll disengage after release, peer support can be the difference between falling through the cracks and a stable return.
Peerstar can:
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Engage clients who are hard to reach or hesitant to trust services
Reinforce reentry plans with consistent, peer-led accountability
Coordinate with the care team (with appropriate releases)
Support boundaries, structure, and documented progress
When you refer to Peerstar, you're connecting your clients with an evidence-based program with documented results.
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Ready to get started?
Whether you're looking for support for yourself or you're a provider seeking a trusted partner for your clients, reach out.
Or call or text at anytime:
(888) 733-7781Mondays through Fridays, 8 AM – 5:30 PM EST
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