Fitness & Health
While no laws were broken, the DA said a jail isn’t an appropriate environment for inmates with mental illness
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Anthony Gangi talks with experts about mental health resources available for corrections officers
The new pod at the Oklahoma County Jail was refurbished as part of an effort to increase mental health treatment for inmates
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
Anthony Gangi sits down with Greg Piper and Connie Alleyne to discuss how your co-workers can add to the stress of working in corrections
Emotional trauma can catch up to correctional officers, which can lead to problems at home and other self-destructive behaviors
‘Feeling trapped’ can increase the odds of a person having suicidal thoughts – here are some strategies to break out of that thinking
PTSD is a serious issue; it is time we take our mental health seriously
“We’re essential staff that come in every day working through this pandemic. I think our staff deserves hazardous duty pay,” a corrections officer said
Many arrestees think that if they say they have COVID-19, they will not go to jail, but that’s not how the system works
If we are going to survive COVID-19 and our jobs as correctional officers, we need to take a look at our health and make some changes
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