Harmonizing Science and Service:
The Synergy of Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence in Recovery
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In the realm of recovery and peer support, the terms "evidence-based practice" (EBP) and
"practice-based evidence"(PBE) are often used and described as important for effective support, yet their meanings and the implications of each term can be difficult to grasp. One of the goals of the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence (PRCoE) Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence focus area is to demystify these concepts and illuminate how they form the backbone of our efforts to enhance recovery support services. Another goal is to assist efforts to strengthen peer support (an evidence-based practice) by educating our community of peer support workers, recovery community organizations, people in recovery, and stakeholders about these approaches.
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Understanding Evidence-Based Practice
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At its core, evidence-based practice (EBP) is about making choices in the delivery of recovery support services based on the best research evidence available. This approach isn't about sidelining personal experience or reducing recovery support to a series of scientific studies; it's about enhancing support by integrating strategies that have been effective over and over again when studied by researchers. EBPs have been tested, researched, and shown to be
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effective through scientific methods. Imagine you're navigating a forest; EBP is like a compass crafted from years of exploration and study, pointing you in the direction that has safely guided many before you. A compass always points north and helps people find their way in areas they are not familiar with, just like EBPs can guide how we provide services. These practices are reliable tools for supporting peers and facilitating recovery because they are backed by data showing that they work.
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| MARCH 20
Peer Recovery Support Specialists:
Approaching Ethics Through the Peer Lens: Using Values and History to Lead the Way
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| MARCH 27
Peer Supervisors
Strategies for Retaining Peer Recovery Support Specialist Staff
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| Recovery Talk Podcast:
Harm Reduction & Peer Support: Moving Beyond Abstinence-Based Models
In this first episode of the year for us, we’ve brought Tim Saubers back to host a conversation around the intersection of harm reduction and peer support: moving beyond abstinence-based models. In December of last year, Tim hosted a similar conversation for his communities of practice series. In this episode, Tim talks with Jose Martinez of the National Harm Reduction Coalition, and Arc Telos Saint Amour and Shayn McDonald both of Youth MOVE National, to get their perspectives on the subject.
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Recovery Talk Podcast:
Peers & Doulas: Harm Reduction for Pregnant People
(Bonus Episode!) We are bringing you an episode hosted by my colleague, Steph Spitz. In it, she talks with Kasey Edwards Snider of Providence Project Nurture and Sarah Bovee of Legacy Midwifery Project Nurture about perinatal harm reduction and the vital role a doula with lived experience plays in the lives of pregnant people with substance use challenges.
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The Peer Recovery CoE, along with our Steering Committee member, Michael King, are pleased to announce our latest Organizational Stakeholders of the Month! Each month, we will select a few of our stakeholders in order to highlight their incredible work at our monthly stakeholder calls, in the newsletter, and our podcast. Learn more about our featured stakeholders below.
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Helios Heuristic Inc. is a pioneering organization with a bold mission: to significantly decrease the number of children in foster care by employing early intervention strategies, education initiatives, and comprehensive support services for families grappling with substance use disorder. At the heart of their vision is a commitment to fostering a world where substance use disorder is destigmatized, and families can recover together without judgment.
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Drawing from their own lived experiences and an in-depth understanding of local resources, Helios Heuristic Inc. facilitates connections and provides crucial support to families navigating the challenges of substance use disorder. Their approach focuses on reducing the time families spend separated due to these challenges, often achieving significant reductions in separation periods, on average cutting them in half. Through their dedication to empowerment, education, and community engagement, Helios Heuristic Inc. is at the forefront of transforming how society addresses substance use disorder, offering hope and practical solutions for families in need. Their work embodies a vision of compassion, understanding, and solidarity in the journey towards healing and reunification.
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The Latah Recovery Center is a beacon of support and hope for individuals seeking recovery from addiction and behavioral health disorders. Through a combination of peer-to-peer interaction and evidence-based practices, they strive to foster a healthier community by empowering individuals on their journey towards recovery. Central to their mission is the provision
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of free services designed to meet the diverse needs of those they serve including
recovery coaching and peer support, recovery support groups, harm reduction and safe syringe exchange, rural crisis center network, vandal recovery, and recovery radio.
Through their comprehensive range of services and unwavering commitment to peer support and evidence-based practices, the Latah Recovery Center stands as a lifeline for individuals and families impacted by addiction and behavioral health disorders, offering guidance, resources, and hope for a brighter future.
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The Center for Justice Innovation is a dynamic organization dedicated to collaborating with communities and justice systems to foster equity, enhance safety, and promote thriving individuals and communities. They achieve these goals through a multifaceted approach that integrates innovative thinking, rigorous research, and implementation assistance, guided by a set of core values that prioritize operational excellence and continuous learning.
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The Center for Justice Innovation cultivates transparency, accountability, and continuous self-reflection. They seek to positively impact the individuals and communities we serve through data-informed policies and programs that decrease both state and interpersonal violence and advance justice and safety. They are committed to combatting all forms of oppression—including white supremacy, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and classism—within our organization, communities, and justice systems. They believe that inclusivity and empowering communities is necessary to achieve justice and meaningful change.
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Recovery Related News, Events & Resources
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Funding for this initiative was made possible by grant no. 1H79TI083022 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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