Montana's Peer Network
Montana's Peer Network
Recovery and the Criminal Justice System
Recovery and the Criminal Justice System
Recovery and the Criminal Justice System
Friday 25th June 2021
Jim and Greg Arciello discuss recovery challenges within the criminal justice system, emphasizing training, support, and rehabilitation.
41 minutes
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Empowering
Hopeful
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Recovery is stupendous: achievable hope, freedom, freedom, freedom, empowering.
How do you navigate recovery while dealing with the criminal justice system? That's the big question tackled in this episode of 'Recovery Talks'. Jim sits down with Greg Arciello, the board president of Montana's Peer Network, for a candid conversation about the hurdles faced by those trying to rebuild their lives after incarceration. Greg opens up with a powerful statement, calling recovery 'stupendous: achievable hope, freedom, freedom, freedom'.
This sets the stage for a discussion filled with insights and practical advice. One of the main topics they explore is the crucial need for specialized training for peer supporters who work with individuals in the criminal justice system. Montana's Peer Network is at the forefront of this effort, offering education and resources to help peer supporters make a real difference.
They also talk about the importance of expanding treatment courts and district courts to create a more supportive and restorative justice system. Greg and Jim don't shy away from tough topics like trauma and personal responsibility. Greg points out that while people must face the consequences of their actions, the focus should be on rehabilitation and reintegration, not just punishment.
They emphasize the need for access to housing, employment, and support groups to help returning citizens get back on their feet. Employment is another major hurdle. The episode discusses how discrimination and lack of job skills can make it incredibly hard for returning citizens to find work. Greg suggests solutions like incentivizing businesses to hire returning citizens and investing in job training programs.
They also touch on the problematic nature of private prisons, which often prioritize profit over proper care for inmates. The episode wraps up on a hopeful note, advocating for a shift towards recovery-oriented behavioral health services. As Greg says, 'every individual has access to care, choices, and the message that recovery is possible'. If you're interested in understanding the complexities of recovery within the criminal justice system or want to support those with convictions, this episode is a must-listen.