About The Training
At Northwest Credible Messengers, we believe lived experience is a powerful tool for transforming communities. Our H2H Credible Messenger Training equips community leaders, mentors, and advocates with the skills to intervene, inspire, and lead change where it matters most.
Built on a foundation of Healing-Centered Engagement, cultural responsiveness, and relationship-based practice, this training blends real-world credibility with professional development, we guide participants through a structured learning journey that covers:
- Foundations of the Credible Messenger Model – Understanding its history, purpose, and role in violence prevention, intervention, and community restoration.
- Healing-Centered Systems Approach – Moving beyond trauma-informed care to build agency, resilience, and hope in individuals and communities.
- Gang Reduction & Gun Violence Intervention Strategies – Proven approaches to conflict mediation, harm reduction, and building pathways away from violence.
- Life Coaching & Mentorship Skills – Goal setting, motivational interviewing, and fostering long-term behavior change.
- Ethics, Boundaries & Self-Care – Ensuring sustainable, professional, and ethical engagement in high-stakes environments.
Learning Experience
Our training is interactive and community-driven, combining:
- Facilitated workshops with experienced credible messengers and trainers
- Roleplay and scenario-based exercises to practice intervention and mentoring skills
- Peer-to-peer learning circles for reflection, support, and shared growth
- Field-based assignments to apply learning in real-world contexts
This training is more than a professional credential, it’s a movement to strengthen communities, dismantle cycles of harm, and cultivate hope through the power of relationships.
