Training of recovering addicts and their family members as peer support educators: An Indian experience
Published in Contemporary Social Work Vol. XVII. April, 2000 TRAINING OF RECOVERING ADDICTS AS PEER SUPPORT EDUCATORS : AN INDIAN EXPERIENCE SUNEEL VATSYAYAN* T.K. THOMAS** Navjyoti or “New light” emerged in 1987 as a step towards crime prevention. The idea originated from its dynamic founder, the Magasaysay Award recipient Dr. (Mrs.) Kiran Bedi I.P.S. Navjoyti Delhi Police Foundation for correction,De-addiction and Rehabilitation , a non-governmental, non-profit and voluntary organisation is primarily engaged in the efforts to treat and rehabilitate addicts and offer comprehensive programmes for co-dependents (family members of the drug addicts). From make-shift drug treatment centres in six police stations in North Delhi till 1990, Navjyoti today has become a full fledged drug treatment and rehabilitation centre. For Navjyoti it has been a decade of trials, challenges tears, smiles and above all learning. The dedicated band of trained workers, counsellors, yoga e...
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