First Responder Heart Health
The documentary gives voice to correctional officers, exposing the physical and mental toll of working behind prison walls and calling for wellness solutions
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
When faced with a volatile situation, we must act with the utmost integrity and ensure our actions remain within the legal and departmental boundaries of our jobs
High levels of stress can adversely impact an officer’s professional performance and personal life
I hope to see improvement in how law enforcement manages the mentally ill offender
One of the most important factors necessary for good mental health is resilience
Offenders who suffer from mental health and substance abuse disorders do not respond well to traditional alternative sentence programming
COs see and deal with depression on a regular basis. It is important to have knowledge, resources and tools readily available