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Pat Ciccone and Cherie Castellano: Cop2Cop

The Origins of the Cop2Cop Program:

The history of how Cop2Cop was developed, and why they began to offer peer, clinical and other supports to law enforcement professionals.  A retired Newark police office speaks of the importance of the availability of this type of service to help law enforcement officers relieve stress, and the importance of using retired officers to provide peer support.  

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How Cop2Cop Fights Stigma:

The way in which peer support is vital to trust, empathy, understanding and follow-up.  Peer support is vital in combating stigma.  Discussion of the ways in which Cop2Cop has grown and changed with the law enforcement system, and how this program demonstrates impact on decreased stigma toward mental illness over time.  

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Cop2Cop: 1 (866) COP-2COP (1-866-267-2267)


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