Fitness & Health
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High levels of stress can adversely impact an officer’s professional performance and personal life
During the three phase process trainers say they see some cadets blossom into more secure individuals as they go through the program
Officials are looking at options at every stage of the criminal justice system to channel offenders toward treatment
The proposed legislation would allow a hearing before trial on an offender’s mental illness and permit a judge to rule out the death penalty if severe mental illness is proven
The only state-run mental hospital in north Alabama, the North Alabama Regional Hospital, closed in June
One inmate has figured out how he can somewhat control where he is housed; how would you handle this scenario before his behavior spreads and affects all inmates in the facility?
Even as public awareness of mental illness increases, a shortage of psychiatrists worsens
Today, the jail has a mental health unit with medical and mental health staff that is 250 strong
Texas has seen an average of 25 suicides in county jails each year since 2012
Corrections officers need outlets to channel frustration and aggression that can build up after a long day; here are seven ways you can de-stress and make sure you’re getting the most out of life