### Question
How does the law define peer support participant?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 50902*, **peer support participant** is defined as:

> a first responder who receives counseling services from a peer support specialist

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 50902*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Personnel > CHAPTER 509-CONFIDENTIALITY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER SUPPORT COUNSELING**

