Correctional staff

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Responding to Staff Trauma and Organizational Stress in Prisons and Jail Settings

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033099

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.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in United States Corrections Professionals: Prevalence and Impact on Health and Functioning

The purpose of this study was to estimate current posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence rates among United States’ corrections professionals, and explore indices of psychological., physic
Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention

Corrections agencies are facing critical staffing levels. They have been, and currently continue to, struggle in recruiting, hiring, and retaining appropriate staff. Improving recruitment, hiring, and retention, can ultimately lead to better outcomes for correctional agencies and the communities they serve.
This page offers resources for facilities and correctional workers seeking to address challenges in recruitment, hiring and retention.