The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Peer Assistance Team is a voluntary group of trained personnel that provides assistance in times of crisis for Franklin County Sheriff Personnel. The focus of the group is to minimize the harmful effects of stress, particularly those arising from crisis. In order to minimize these effects, the group will utilize one-on-one peer support, pre and post-incident education, and/or group incident defusing’s or debriefing. It is not the function of the group to replace on-going professional counseling, but to provide crisis intervention or support with a pathway to professional resources when needed.