by Dana Alexander | Nov 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Nestled on Vancouver Island, off the westernmost edge of Canada, the Victoria Police Department (VicPD) is home to a dedicated team of 400 employees, including 250 sworn officers and 150 professional support staff. When it comes to supporting their workforce, VicPD...
by Dana Alexander | Oct 1, 2024 | First Responders, Peer Support
Author: Jed Hyland In my work with various first responder departments, I’ve seen a wide spectrum of engagement with wellness and peer support systems. Some departments haven’t even begun the wellness conversation, while others resemble pro sports franchises...
by Dana Alexander | Nov 28, 2023 | First Responders
Dr. Brooke Bartlett An effective peer support program is a structured, formalized, and intentionally created team of peer support members that are fully supported by management. This team, from the top down, must be united in their pursuit of building a supportive...
