Join us this Thursday, August 17, from 11 a.m. to noon eastern, for a free webinar hosted by the Bob Barker Foundation.
The webinar is titled "Returning Citizens and the Challenges of Substance Use Disorder: Stories of Resilience and Recidivism Reduction" and will be hosted by Kurtis Taylor and Megan Peevey.
The presentation will include an important discussion on some of the most common obstacles faced by those reentering society post incarceration.
Disproportionate rates of mental health and substance use disorders plague the reentry population. The stigma associated with incarceration and substance use disorders negatively affects requests for services, even when the need is critical. This webinar will explore the strength, perseverance and resilience of people in the reentry population who also face the challenges of substance use disorder.
Register for the FREE webinar by clicking here: Foundation Webinar Registration.
If you are unable to attend, check back here later to view a recording of the session.
Meet our hosts:
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Kurtis Taylor, BSW, Exec. Director, Bob Barker Foundation Kurtis Taylor is a person in long-term recovery. Kurtis earned his bachelor’s degree in social work from Shaw University and is a voice for citizens seeking long-term recovery from substance use disorders. He has served multiple terms as Chairperson for the NC Substance Use Disorder Federation and as a member of the NC Departmental Waiver Advisory Committee (DWAC). Presently, Kurtis serves as the executive director of the Bob Barker Foundation where he helps reduce recidivism nationwide. |
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Megan Peevey, Care Coordinator/Training Facilitator Being a woman in recovery, Megan Peevey has found her purpose and passion in helping others find their own way. Having struggled for years to find and sustain recovery, Megan has been blessed with the ability to connect and relate to others in a special way. Megan is a Certified Peer Support Training and Recovery Coach and an advocate for reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorder, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and justice-involved individuals. |
