Essential Components of a Peer Support Program in Policing

Conference by Véronique Lauzon
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom only

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Abstract

This conference presents the findings of a doctoral research project examining the essential components for the successful implementation and sustainability of peer support programs in policing contexts. Drawing initially on a scoping review, the study identified the principal barriers and facilitating factors associated with the implementation and maintenance of such programs. These findings subsequently informed a qualitative study conducted with police officers, enabling a refinement of these insights in light of field-based realities.

The presentation will address key issues related to organizational culture, confidentiality, the selection and training of peer supporters, and program utilization. It aims to offer concrete, practice-oriented recommendations to support the development and strengthening of peer support initiatives within police organizations.

Biography:

Véronique Lauzon is a doctoral candidate in organizational psychology at the Université de Montréal. Throughout her doctoral studies, she has collaborated with several police services on initiatives aimed at promoting psychological health in the workplace. She has also taught psychometrics at the Université de Montréal and is currently completing her internship at AFA Groupe conseil Inc., a consulting firm specializing in organizational psychology.