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Breaking the “I’m Good” Code of Silence
The “I’m good” code of silence has become of epidemic proportions in corrections and efforts that...
We Suffer in Silence
The stresses of a CO and the demons that haunt them are very real. And many COs suffer in silence....
What I Learned From 1,000 Cops
Marie Ridgeway & Associates provided over 1,000 check-ins and therapy sessions in 2020 and found...
How the Corrections Career Can Impact the Families of Officers
Families also make sacrifices when an officer accepts a job in corrections, so knowing how to...
Obstacles That Female Correctional Officers Face
Do women have what it takes to work in a jail? Can female correctional officers perform the same...
The Top 5 Things to Know When Using a Restraint Chair
When is it OK to use a restraint chair? Is it safe? How long can an inmate be kept in a restraint...
Preventing Inmate Suicide
Even the toughest inmates are affected by suicidal ideation. But where does it begin? What are the...
The Top 5 Tips New Correctional Officers Need to Know
Have you wondered what it’s like being a correctional officer? Or what you should expect as a CO?...
One Voice United Appointed Ken Dalley to Serve as Commissioner Focusing on Correctional Staff Wellness
First-ever Blue Ribbon Commission focusing on the deadly wellness crisis sweeping through the U.S....
How to Carry Yourself in Corrections
As a corrections professional, every aspect of your day holds profound significance. From the...
Corrections Stresses & Mental Health Messes
The mental health crisis within the corrections industry is at an all-time high and this problem...
How Can I Manage Mandatory Overtime and a Healthy Work-Life Balance?
Without intentionally working towards a healthy work-life balance, correctional staff can begin to...
How to Address the Fight-or-Flight Moment
Corrections professionals have their “fight-or-flight” response mechanism triggered every day. How...
More Than Just a Jailer
Written by Clair R. Swain, Training Sergeant at Lewis and Clark County Detention Center Montana...
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