OUR MISSION
We Don’t Just Teach. We Transform.
We believe those closest to the pain are closest to the solution. The Global Center trains individuals and organizations to lead with empathy, power, and purpose. From classrooms to city halls, reentry programs to violence prevention organizations—our trauma-informed certifications prepare changemakers to create safe, healing-centered spaces that restore dignity and spark change.
Whether you’re a credible messenger, a frontline educator, or a survivor stepping into leadership—this Center was built for you.
Explore Our
Signature Certifications
Each of our certification programs is rooted in lived experience, academic excellence, and real-world practice. We train credible messengers, survivors, educators, counselors, and community leaders nationwide.
NDLEI Facilitator Certification
Train the next generation of youth leaders and violence interrupters.
LeadHerHealing Certification
A peer-to-peer recovery program for survivors of sexual trauma.
I Love Me More Certification
Help women and girls heal from toxic relationships and reclaim their power.
We Got Us – Teen & Adult Versions
A trauma-informed mental health peer support program.
Voices of Consequences
A powerful curriculum for incarcerated women and reentry support leaders.
Healing the Wounded Healer
Designed for frontline workers and credible messengers coping with secondary trauma.
Trauma-Informed Peer Support Specialist
Train as a certified peer practitioner rooted in justice and recovery work.
Who This Is For
This certification center was built for people like you if you are:
- A justice-impacted or system-impacted individual ready to lead
- A credible messenger or reentry peer leader
- A frontline worker in violence prevention, mental health, education, or social work
- A community advocate supporting youth or survivors
- An organization ready to train your team in trauma-informed leadership
What Our Graduates & Partners Say
“This program gave me more than a certification—it gave me language for my own healing and the power to lead others through theirs.”
— CTHP Graduate,
atlantic city, nj
“Bringing this certification to our reentry program changed everything. It gave our peer leaders the structure, training, and confidence they needed.”
— Nonprofit Director, Atlanta GA
“As a formerly incarcerated woman this program has given me a second chance at life. Not only can I empower myself, but I'll be able to empower others too!”
— cass severe,
newark, nj
“Working with the Institute has empowered our community partners to rapidly increase their visibility and expand their reach. We are grateful for our partnership with IRSJA.”
— uche bean
birmingham, al
