Preventing suicide in corrections

With inadequate leadership one of the primary stressors for correctional officers, leaders must do more to help officers deal with stress and prevent suicide


The stigma associated with mental health in corrections leads many officers to bottle up the stress they are experiencing. This stress can manifest itself in a number of unhealthy ways, including depression, addiction and suicide.

Dr. Michael Pittaro, a criminal justice faculty member at American Military University, explains how inadequate leadership is one of the primary stressors for correctional officers. In the video below, he discusses what warning signs to look out for and why leaders must do more to help officers deal with stress and prevent suicide.

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