Jen Brandt conducted the TIP assessment as an expert-by-experience of an addiction treatment service. Jen has been in recovery for ten years. A few years ago, she completed a four-week treatment program with an addiction service and two of their Aftercare Program. Jen has worked for the Legal Aid Board (Family Law) and the HSE. In the early 2000’s she received a one-year custodial sentence for fraud and theft of which she served ten months in Limerick and Dublin. She paid back monies taken and signed pension back to HSE. Jen had numerous qualifications including a degree in Social Work and qualifications in Mindfulness for professionals and a certificate in Trauma Informed Care from PCI. She has been in therapy and has struggles with health difficulties (rheumatoid arthritis & ankyling spondylitis) spinal fusion and knee Replacements. She is currently a facilitator with Tabor Groups aftercare recovery program. She is a strong advocate for trauma informed care in prisons, the health service, addiction services and in services in general.