More Than Just a Jailer
Written by Clair R. Swain, Training Sergeant at Lewis and Clark County Detention Center Montana...
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Mental Health posts
How to Address the Fight-or-Flight Moment
Corrections professionals have their “fight-or-flight” response mechanism triggered every day. How...
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...
Corrections Stresses & Mental Health Messes
The mental health crisis within the corrections industry is at an all-time high and this problem...
Preventing Inmate Suicide
Even the toughest inmates are affected by suicidal ideation. But where does it begin? What are the...
What I Learned From 1,000 Cops
Marie Ridgeway & Associates provided over 1,000 check-ins and therapy sessions in 2020 and found...
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....
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....
How to Feel Your Best When You See the Worst
Your mental health is worth the effort, and your whole life will be better because of it. Let's...
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 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?...
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...
Inmate Mental Health Crises: What New Officers Should Know
Inmate mental health is an ongoing stressor within today’s correctional landscape. While...
Mitigating Mental Burnout: Self-Care Strategies for Correctional Officers
Employee burnout is inevitable without proactive actions, especially in highly demanding roles. A...
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