Peer-led Trauma Therapy for Re-entry

Description

The purpose of the research is to learn more about how to treat PTSD for people directly impacted by incarceration (i.e., have spent time in prison or jail). This research will help identify if a PTSD treatment group that is used in community settings, and led by individuals with lived experience, is helpful in reducing PTSD symptoms among people who have been directly impacted by incarceration. Participants will complete an interview to determine whether they are experiencing PTSD, and if so, will participate in a 6-week therapy group treatment.

Conditions

PTSD

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of the research is to learn more about how to treat PTSD for people directly impacted by incarceration (i.e., have spent time in prison or jail). This research will help identify if a PTSD treatment group that is used in community settings, and led by individuals with lived experience, is helpful in reducing PTSD symptoms among people who have been directly impacted by incarceration. Participants will complete an interview to determine whether they are experiencing PTSD, and if so, will participate in a 6-week therapy group treatment.

Peer-led Trauma Therapy for Re-entry

Peer-led Trauma Therapy for Re-entry

Condition
PTSD
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Madison

University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53705

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18 years of age or older
  • * completed a prison or jail sentence
  • * no current psychosis symptoms
  • * no active self-harm or active suicidal intent
  • * able and willing to participate in group therapy
  • * meet criteria for PTSD treatment need
  • * current and active psychosis
  • * current and active self-harm and suicidality
  • * no PTSD diagnosis
  • * current substance use dependence (not including those used as prescribed for medical reasons) on cocaine, amphetamines, inhalants, sedatives or sleeping pills, hallucinogens, or opioids

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Wisconsin, Madison,

Michael Koenigs, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Study Record Dates

2025-09