Episode 2: Working in Recovery Courts - Featuring Hope Haynes, Haley Coble, and Rian Massie
October 15, 2024 - In this episode of Social Work Calling, alumni Hope Haynes, Haley Coble, and Rian Massie discuss their journey to working in recovery courts. As graduates of both our BSW & MSW programs at Union University, they highlight the faith-based support they received and contrast the therapeutic approach of recovery courts with traditional criminal justice. The conversation covers the challenges of addiction work, including overdoses and relapses, and celebrates the rewards of helping clients recover. They also address societal misconceptions about addiction and offer advice to aspiring social workers, emphasizing continuous learning, open-mindedness, and integrating faith with evidence-based practices.
Duration: 48:47
Meet Our Guests
Hope Haynes, LMSW, Recovery Court Clinical Case Manager, City of Jackson Recovery Court;
Haley Coble, LCSW, Recovery Court Director, City of Jackson Recovery Court; and
Rian Massie, LMSW, Coordinator, 25th District Recovery Court and Coordinator, Fayette County Recovery Court.