First Responder Heart Health
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Correctional facilities do not have the proper staffing, training, healthcare programs, funding, or general resources to adequately deal with mentally ill inmates
The Stepping Up Initiative puts law enforcement in contact with local resources that can assist in the education and rehabilitation of inmates with mental health illnesses
Combining transformational leadership with emotional intelligence reduces employee stress while improving performance and morale, and motivates staff to exceed goals
Working with sex offenders presents unique stressors for mental health workers
Psychological trauma is an ever-present danger for correctional officers, so we must create a culture where COs feel comfortable reaching out for help
The therapy was developed in response to the high rate of trauma and suicide rates within the combat veteran community
