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Mental Health posts
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 to Be Aware of Inmate Manipulation
Do you realize when you’re being manipulated? How obvious are the warning signs of inmate...
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...
The Top 5 Things to Know When Using a Restraint Chair
When is it OK to use a restraint chair? How do you use it? Is it safe? How long can an inmate be...
Preventing Inmate Suicide
Suicide is a heavy topic; even the toughest inmates are affected by suicidal ideation. Where does...
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....
What Actually Matters When Working in Corrections?
As a corrections professional, you learn that every step of your day carries significant...
Corrections Stresses & Mental Health Messes
The mental health crisis within the corrections industry is at an all-time high. This blog...
How Can I Manage Mandatory Overtime and a Healthy Work-Life Balance?
When understaffed jails and prisons enforce mandatory overtime, it’s easy for staff to start...
How to Address the Fight-or-Flight Moment
Corrections professionals have their “fight-or-flight” response mechanism triggered every day. How...
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