Description: This resource provides guidelines on forming and maintaining a peer support program for public safety employees in the United States, but may be of use to any organisation considering developing a peer support program.
The sections include:
The guidelines list the following examples of applicable activities for a peer support person, including but not limited to:
What's the evidence for this resource: This is not an academic resource and no evidence is provided. However, the resource was ratified by the Police Psychological Services section of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
Potential uses and limitations: These guidelines are a practical, detailed resource for organisations considering implementing a peer support program. While detailed, its ratification in the United States suggests that some of the legal information contained within may not be immediately applicable to the Australian context. Further, the guidelines stand alone without evidence of its suggestions working well in practice.
Where it comes from: These guidelines were ratified by the Police Psychological Services section of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in 2011.
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Staff Health and Wellness Training and Professional Development