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SAMPLE TOOLS FOR PEER SUPPORT MEETINGS

Allows for each participant to share a “proud moment” or “success story” (too often we focus on the problems and challenges and not enough on the positive)

Allows for room for emergent issues (submitted for the agenda in advance or solicited in real time)

A brief presentation about a particular common issue relevant to victim advocacy practice, review of relevant research

Discussion of general victim advocate responsibilities, interagency or system issues, specific phase of a case, case presentation and peer review/problem-solving/debrief

Identification and sharing of resources

An opportunity to synthesize and summarize discussion, solicit final questions, and plan as needed for next meeting