Mapping the risk environment for peers with lived-living experience working in the alcohol and other drugs sector in Queensland
Findings highlight the need for advocacy towards legal reform and the creation of inclusive organisational cultures. Recognising and valuing the LLE of peer workers is essential for enhancing harm reduction initiatives and promoting the wellbeing of PWUDs. Addressing these macro- and micro-risk factors, including the importance of peer supervision, can improve peer workers' efficacy in providing meaningful support within their communities.
Authors
- Kailas Jenkins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7233-7775)
- Kyra Hamilton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9975-685X)
- Timothy M. Piatkowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6177-0266)
- Cameron Duff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9792-0385)
- Emma Kill
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- MIT University (MK)
- Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (AU)
- University of Jyväskylä (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Drug Policy
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.104725
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.13
Funders
- Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University