Fitness & Health
73 defendants are currently in jail awaiting court-mandated mental health treatment before they can stand trial, due to hospital space constraints
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Patience, emotional intelligence and problem-solving are perishable skills, especially when tested daily
The stress of prison work contributes to addiction, burnout and even suicide; however, correctional officer mental health often goes unaddressed
Why first responders should seek treatment as soon as mental health symptoms appear
The dogs are selected for the program based on their temperament and learn 37 different commands over the course of about 14 months
When developing a peer support program, public safety agencies must consider the program from all angles and answer key questions
After starting at the jail in November, Dr. Matthew Sachs discovered what he described as “a massive problem” with prescription drug abuse
Fiscal Ofc. Jennifer Simon and Lt. Greg Simon discuss the importance of including civilian staff on peer support teams
Fiscal Ofc. Jennifer Simon and Lt. Greg Simon discuss the importance of including civilian staff on peer support teams
Dr. Mike Ricker discusses how knowing when we aren’t doing well is an important first step in effectively dealing with triggers
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