South Carolina Law Enforcement Assistance Peer Team members include: (left to right)
Sgt. Mark Gosnell, South Carolina Department of Public Safety;
Chief Mike Nichols, South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services;
Cpl. Gene Morris, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources;
Dr. Eric Skidmore, Program Manager, SCLEAP; and
Special Agent Alex Underwood, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Photo: Sandy Andrews
Printed in South Carolina Business 2003
Published by the SC Chamber of Commerce
Peer Team members help law enforcement officers and families cope with the stress of dealing with disasters and tragedies they encounter as part of their jobs. SCLEAP Peer Team members traveled to New York City in October 2001 to help the rescue workers in the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy. Peer Team members are trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and are able to provide stucture in times of chaos, helping those close to a tragedy disclose their emotions, and assist in releasing psychological tension. Read article from South Carolina Business in PDF format.
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