We are excited to announce an upcoming Working with Criminal Justice Impacted Clients Training Session hosted by PIHC’s Emotional Wellness and Recovery Department in collaboration with the PIHC Institute on March 12th, 2026. This valuable training session will take place at 2800 Century Parkway NE, Ste 500, Atlanta GA 30345 in the big training room from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This training will be presented by Jordan Detweiler, CACII, and will focus on building clinical skills to effectively support individuals impacted by the criminal justice system.

Training Objectives

Participants will be able to:

- Understand the diverse pathways into criminal justice involvement, including the systemic, social, and psychological factors influencing client experiences

- Build rapport and trust through trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches that support engagement and safety, while collaborating effectively with justice-system stakeholders and maintaining ethical boundaries, client autonomy, and a strong therapeutic alliance

- Create individualized treatment plans that address trauma, substance use, reentry challenges, and legal constraints

- Identify and integrate community resources and collaborative supports to promote client stability and successful reintegration

Why Attend This Training?

Working with justice-impacted clients requires a nuanced, informed approach.

This training will help you:

- Strengthen engagement and therapeutic effectiveness with justice-involved populations

- Navigate ethical and legal considerations with confidence

- Apply practical strategies that support reentry, stability, and long-term recovery

- Enhance collaboration with community and justice-system partners

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

CEUs will be available for eligible participants. Attendees must complete all training requirements and sign-in documentation to receive credit. 

Cost

- Free for Positive Impact Health Center staff

- $90 for participants outside of the agency

Once registered, Jotform will automatically redirect all registered attendees to Clover for payment processing.
Positive Impact Health Center employees should exit the Clover payment screen once redirected, as the training is free for PIHC staff.

Whether you are new to working with criminal justice impacted clients or seeking to deepen your clinical skills, this session offers practical tools you can apply immediately in your work.

We look forward to your participation.