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Access evidence-informed resources by Dr. Martin G. Cherniack on promoting correctional staff wellness and reducing organizational stress in prisons and jails.

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  • Responding to Staff Trauma

    Development of Evidence Informed Learning Resources to Promote Staff Wellness, Well-Being, and the Reduction of Staff Trauma and Organizational Stress in Prison and Jail Settings

    Correctional officers face some of the most intense workplace stressors in the country—yet the tools designed to support them are often underused, misunderstood, or misaligned with their needs. This new NIC report cuts through the noise with a clear, evidence‑informed roadmap for strengthening staff wellness and reducing trauma in prisons and jails.