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It is important to condition yourself to think about ways to keep a reactionary gap between you and the inmates
As social distancing is near impossible in correctional facilities, here are five steps to preventing COVID-19 in your jail or prison
Silence and judgment can wreak havoc on an officer’s mental wellness
Never think you are alone to deal with the stress of working in corrections – your fellow officers are there to catch you if you fall
When there is peer and organizational pressure to cover up personal distress and emotional turmoil, correctional officer wellness suffers
It’s okay to ask for help