National Peer ReEntry Professional Certification

SM Reel 2: National Peer ReEntry Specialist Certification. Text: New Certification Launches early 2026, a hand holding a certification with confetti dropping from above.

Why It’s Important:

National Peer ReEntry Professionals play a critical role in helping people navigate housing, employment, healthcare, and community reintegration. This certification changes that, setting a new standard for professional recognition, training, and impact. 

National Peer ReEntry Professional Certification from One World Recovery Network is designed to equip and recognize peers supporting individuals returning to the community after incarceration. 

Who It’s For: 

  • Peers with lived experience in reentry 

  • Individuals with lived experience currently working or seeking roles in reentry support services 

  • Organizations that want to expand their peer workforce capacity. 

Benefits of Certification:

  • Gain nationally recognized certification  

  • Expand your career opportunities 

  • Connect with a national network of reentry professionals 

  • Enhance your skills to better serve your community.

Launch Details:

  • Launch Date: Summer 2026 

  • Application Process: Details released to interest list members first 

  • Eligibility Requirements: Will be announced prior to launch 

Meet the Team

National Peer Workforce Advisory Committee

National Peer Professional Curriculum

    • Darcy Kues, JD, Owner, Kues Consulting

    • Christina Carney, MA, MHPS

    • Madison Holzman, PhD, Owner, Holzman Consulting

    • Marsha Wright, MPH, LEEAD Scholar

    • Amy Brinkley, CPSP, CAPRCII

    • Adam Viera, Adam Viera, PhD, MPH

      • Principal Consultant at Spectrum Public Health Consulting

Join the interest list now to get updates, early details, and priority access when enrollment opens. 

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