Stress Management

They are meant for daily and critical decision-making and apply to officers, supervisors and managers in patrol and special operations

A new correctional officer writes about the sense of welcoming felt from fellow COs

Learn how therapy can improve communication, provide a safe place for family members to share and gain real-world coping mechanisms

When you take stock of your performance levels and the factors that are affecting them, you can make adjustments where needed

If you’re in a first responder role and find yourself needing help, you likely have multiple avenues for support

Self-help strategies to cope with high-pressure caseloads and changing technology

This free educational enrichment program helps correctional officers re-envision their lives and their work environment

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

K-9s Jenny and Piper are the first two graduates of "Puppies Behind Bars," a program that raises and trains service dogs for responders by inmates

While lots of people talk about the importance of sleep, they often do not address how to get to sleep

In the space of 28 minutes, a correctional officer and an inmate are changed forever

Fears have been weighing heavily on staff for more than a year now, undermining their health and well-being, and most likely affecting their job performance

It is critical to communicate early and often with employees about safety and ongoing planning

What can agency leaders and first responders do to overcome the challenges and effects of such a physically and mentally taxing career?