What is CJSR?
The Criminal Justice Supported Recovery (CJSR) certification was developed by the New York Certification Board (NYCB) for peer recovery professionals who serve individuals with a history of involvement in the criminal justice system. This specialty certification program is designed to address the growing demand for peer recovery professionals who not only have the core skills of advocacy, mentoring, and coaching, but who also understand the unique culture, language, and challenges experienced by individuals navigating the criminal legal system.
The CJSR training program consists of content specifically designed to meet the role knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) required to perform competently as a CJSR professional. These KSAs were identified in the CJSR Role Delineation Study-Job Task Analysis. For more information, click here.
CJSR Certification Standards
- Prerequisite: Candidates must hold a valid peer certification in good standing, including one of the following:
- Certified Addiction Recovery Coach
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
- NY Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS-Mental Health)
- Other nationally recognized peer recovery credentials
- Must hold a high school diploma (or jurisdictionally certified high school equivalency or higher education).
- Must compete the 20-hour NYCB-approved training. Email co-trainer Deb Rhoades for further information - deb@rhoadesrecovery.com
- Must have completed at least 6 months providing, directly or as part of a team, peer-related services to justice-involved individuals.
- Candidates must attest to abide by the NYCB Code of Ethical Conduct, as well as the CJSR Ethical Framework. For more information, click here
Candidates who have met all of the above requirements can click here to start the CJSR application process: Certification Applications page.
