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Upcoming Event-JOIN US FOR A NAMI LUNCH & LEARN!
What happens when lived experience becomes a powerful tool for advocacy, recovery, and justice reform?
Join NAMI NYS for a special Lunch & Learn exploring the vital role of Justice Peers in bridging the gap between behavioral health, the justice system, and community support.
Lunch and Learn series-November 2nd 2026 from 1pm-2pm EST
Join NAMI-NYS
(Advocate & Criminal Justice Committee Member)
NAMI NYS-HOST
November 2nd, 2026
1pm - 2pm EST
Join NAMI NYS’s Lunch and Learn series—a monthly webinar designed to help advocates better understand key mental health policy issues.
A Justice Peer is generally a person with lived experience of the criminal justice system who uses that experience to support and advocate for others involved with the system.
Depending on the program, a Justice Peer may:
- Provide peer support to people who are incarcerated, recently released, on probation/parole, or otherwise involved with the justice system.
- Help people navigate services, including mental health care, substance use treatment, housing, employment, benefits, and other community resources.
- Build trust between individuals and service providers by drawing on their own experiences.
- Advocate for the individual's needs and goals while helping them make informed decisions.
- Support reentry and recovery, including helping people develop connections to community-based services.
- Reduce isolation and stigma by demonstrating that successful recovery and reintegration are possible.
The key distinction from a traditional social worker, clinician, or probation officer is that a Justice Peer's role is grounded primarily in lived experience and peer-to-peer support, rather than clinical treatment or supervision.
A Justice Peer can be particularly valuable for people with mental health or substance use needs who are involved with the criminal justice system. They can help bridge the gap between the person, behavioral health providers, courts, and community services.
Bring your lunch, your questions, and your perspective.
MEET THE SPEAKER for Theproperperspectives inc. -CHARLES E. CORBIN III, FOUNDER | HUMAN POTENTIAL STRATEGIST | SPEAKER | ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTANT
The Proper Perspectives was founded from my personal journey of growing up in a family deeply affected by serious mental illness (SMI). My parents both lived with schizophrenia, and throughout my childhood I witnessed the profound effects that untreated mental illness, poverty, substance use, trauma, and incarceration can have on individuals, families, and entire communities. These experiences shaped my understanding of both the challenges people face and the extraordinary human potential that often remains hidden beneath adversity. They also instilled in me a lifelong commitment to reducing stigma, advancing trauma-informed practices, and helping organizations create environments where people can heal, grow, and thrive.
Proud member of NAMI NYS Criminal Justice committee and
NAMI NYC affiliate and Advocate for:
Treatment not Jails
and
Communities not Cages
EVENT DETAILS Saturday, November 2, 2026 1:00-2:00PM EST Live on Zoom (link sent to registrants)
REGISTER NOW — SPACE IS LIMITED. Learn more about Non-Clinical Treatment, the impact of credible messengers, and the intersection of Behavioral Health and The legal system.
Upcoming Event-Join the Men's Mental Health Virtual Summit
Hey guys! Ready to dive into some real talk about men's mental health? This online event is all about breaking the stigma, sharing stories, and learning practical tips to boost your well-being—all from the comfort of your own space.
Connect with experts, hear inspiring talks, and be part of a supportive community. Don’t miss out on this chance to prioritize your mental health and feel empowered!
Men's Mental Health Virtual Summit-October 10th 2pm
Join Max Out Mindset
Brian Colon/HOST
Because Strong Men Talk. Max Out Mindset presents the Men's Mental Health Virtual Summit — 90 minutes of honest conversation, real tools, and brotherhood for men ready to move from surviving to recovering. Not a lecture. Real talk, real solutions, real change. Whether you're navigating reentry, rebuilding after hardship, or carrying weight you've never put down — break the silence, build mental strength, and lead your own life.
MEET THE SPEAKERS Charles Corbin III — accountability, identity & purpose. Dr. Jorge Diaz, Ed.D. — Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) and the psychology of reentry. Brian Colón (Host) — trauma-informed responses that empower men to lead.
EVENT DETAILS Saturday, October 10, 2026 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST Live on Zoom (link sent to registrants)
REGISTER NOW — SPACE IS LIMITED. Your mental health is your greatest power.
INNOVATIVE Leadership & Organizational Transformation
ABOUT THEPROPERPERSPECTIVES INC
The Proper Perspectives partners with government agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, businesses, and community leaders to strengthen organizations, develop leaders, and create systems that produce measurable social and economic impact.
Re-entry Simulators-Who We Help
Government Agencies
Nonprofit Agencies
Universities and Schools
Healthcare
Businesses
Faith-Based Organizations
Justice & Reentry Organizations
Our Solutions
Organizational Development™
Leadership Development™
Workforce Development™
Curriculum Design™
Strategic Planning™
Research & Evaluation™
Professional Speaking™
Featured Frameworks
Great Potential Framework™
Lived Experience as Social Capital™
Peer Leadership Development™
Executive Functions of Resiliency™
Hope for Your Vision™
Neuroscience and the Law™
Diversion, dismantling, & Deconditioning™
Preventative Justice™
Active and Operative Justice™
Restorative Justice™
Testimonials
Testimonials:
2026-NYC Justice Peer Initiative -Guardian of Justice Advocacy Award
Core Principles
The ProperPerspectives Training Products
Trauma-informed care principles and practices are essential in human services training, as they help us understand the effects of violence and trauma on individuals and communities. These principles focus on building resilience and fostering healing while utilizing effective communication and engagement strategies. Additionally, self-care and burnout prevention for staff in human services are crucial to maintaining the well-being of those providing mental health support. Implementing trauma-informed approaches within workplaces can be achieved through various strategies, including building credible messengers from individuals impacted by the legal system. This is particularly important for improving access to therapy for those affected by legal challenges and working effectively with individuals impacted by the legal system. Furthermore, adopting best practices when engaging with individuals who have behavioral health concerns such as trauma, serious mental illness, or substance use is vital for providing comprehensive support.
Unlocking potential
Welcome to your destiny
You have more potential than you've had opportunities to demonstrate.
POWER Sessions™ a 10-session strategic experience helping justice-impacted individuals and emerging leaders transform lived experience, transferable skills, vision, and untapped potential into concrete personal, professional, or entrepreneurial plans.
What we offer
Meet Our Founder
The Proper Perspectives is a human resource training agency that specializes in trauma-informed staff hiring, development for Human Services Workers and hospitality workers in the public sector. Our mission is to equip professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to provide effective care including connections to mental health support for survivors and individuals affected by violence or trauma.
Business growth, DEVELOPMENT and leadership for those who are system- Impacted
We offer comprehensive human services training programs tailored to the unique needs of Human Services Workers, Credible Messengers, Peer support workers, organizations implementing the Cure Violence model, and service businesses that seek to offer hospitality. By fostering a deeper understanding of trauma and its impact through trauma-informed care, we aim to enhance the quality of services provided, improve outcomes, and contribute to the overall well-being of communities while providing essential mental health support.
Human Services and hospitality trainings
With a focus on specialization, customization, and a holistic approach to human services trainings, we are confident in our ability to make a meaningful difference. We strive to build long-term partnerships with organizations committed to trauma-informed care and mental health support.
Contact Us
We look into the best in everyone!
We operate human services training sessions both virtually and in person, focusing on essential aspects such as mental health support and trauma-informed care.
TheProperPerspectives Inc
TheProperPerspectives Inc. 767 Broadway #1657 New York NY 10003 (914) 455-0285 theproperperspectives@gmail.com Charlescorbin@theproperperspectives.com
Hours
Today | Closed |
We are available by appointments and we offer virtual sessions
