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“One of the most dangerous things is the inability to admit that the things that we see and hear on a daily basis can change us and affect us in a negative way.” - William Young While most people think trauma has to stem from some large-scale, super-violent event, it’s actually MUCH more complicated. In fact, trauma can affect ANYONE who experiences deep emotional shock following a stressful event. And for correctional officers, this doesn’t sound unfamiliar. Trauma is tricky and comes with the job of a correctional officer as every interaction they have on shift has the potential to explode. Check out this video where William Young explains how to process and cope with traumatic events and how to support those around you who also experience trauma. Lastly, a MASSIVE shoutout is owed to William for opening a space to talk about mental health in corrections. #GetYourTeamHomeSafe #WarriorLed #OneTeamOneMission
Dealing with TRAUMA as a Corrections Officer!
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The intricacies of mental health in community corrections are unveiled in this reprinted article from Advancing Corrections, Issue 15 (2023). The original article features three IACFP student members who worked as research assistants on the IACFP "Mental Health in Community Corrections: International Perspectives" project—Sonya McLaren, Carleton Morrow; Teresa Brasio-McLaughlin, University of Glasgow; and Emilie G., Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The research underscores the intricate connections between mental health, community integration, and successful reentry. By delving into the complexities of mental health in community corrections, this study lays the groundwork for future research and provides valuable insights to shape policies and practices supporting justice-involved individuals with mental health needs. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3MdYVmc
Reprint: An International Exploration into the World of Mental Health in Community Corrections
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Read TAC recommendations to address one of the most pressing issues of our time - the criminalization of severe mental illness. #SMI #treatmentisahumanright #TAC #severementalillness https://lnkd.in/eCYjM4ba
From Asylums to Prisons and Jails: A Failed Social Policy
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Mental health providers play a crucial role in the criminal justice system and social order. They are actively involved in all stages, from arrest to release, and are committed to treating inmates, ex-offenders, and victims of crime. Featured speakers and guests will explore the intersections of psychiatric illness, professional responsibility, and public policy in Maryland, focusing on mental health providers in court, juvenile crime and justice, and the treatment of inmates and victims. You don't want to miss this topic! Learn about Mental Health and Criminal Justice while receiving 3 hours of continuing education credits for Maryland licensure. To learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/dGHwu7HF #BrookLane #ContinuingEducation
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With the current focus on police response to mental health, we have collated articles from our archive into a series encompassing the debate on the appropriate response by police to those in mental health crises as well as highlighting policy and practice initiatives. 'The policing response to mental health' series can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eraXHmGZ Explore all of our series covering topics as diverse as police governance, workforce development, training and development, finance, technology, community engagement, violence reduction, organised crime and more. Click here to browse the series: https://lnkd.in/eXeNjbR5 #lawenforcement #policing #police
The policing response to mental health
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Excellent article. To reduce crime and criminal behavior - you have to protect and create a society the provides safety and the basic foundations for survival so that people no longer need to resort to crime as a means to survive or cope with their struggles.
In our latest post on The Arc, we explore the key pillars that help us in #RedefiningSafety: 🤝 Mental health support: Linking people with untreated mental health needs to long-term care in the community—whether or not they have a criminal case—is crucial to lasting public safety. 🛑 Addressing violence: By changing neighborhood norms and training respected members of the community as first responders to defuse conflicts, we can stop the spread of gun violence without adding to the harms of the system. 🛠️ Prioritizing local solutions: We have to rethink our responses to crime by offering people who have been arrested meaningful opportunities for change through community-based services. 📣 Community empowerment: We must place residents themselves at the center of the decisions and policies that impact their communities. That means supporting local, collective decision-making in everything. Read more about our approaches on The Arc today and let us know your thoughts in the comments below: https://bit.ly/3TOvRq8 #Justice #Innovation #PublicSafety
To Achieve Public Safety, Invest in Strong Communities
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Restorative Justice in Action highlights the principles that make this approach a viable alternative to the current criminal justice system, offering mental health support and healing to individuals and communities affected by crime. By understanding the core principles of restorative justice and exploring examples of its implementation, we see its impact on promoting healing and community safety in cases of sexual crimes.
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One of the top things that governments and law enforcement departments can do to help with suicide prevention, mental health treatment, reducing arrests, and detention center costs, and negative interactions with the public is to ensure that Law Enforcement Officers are trained in Crisis Intervention and Crisis Communication. Our course, accredited by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Advanced Training Division, covers mental health and substance use signs and symptoms, crisis communication, crisis de-escalation, and suicide intervention. Our advanced class also covers intellectual disabilities, medical conditions, crisis negotiation, officer self-care and the basics of peer programs within departments and interagency programs. https://lnkd.in/g7UEDRTT
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A most important interview
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we look back at CEO Andy Keen-Downs FPInst's BBC Radio 4 File on Four interview in 2022. In the episode 'Locking up the Sick, ' Andy explains the reality of living with mental ill health in prison and questions whether more needs to be done to ensure mental health is taken into consideration when sentencing. Sadly, little has changed in the last two years, but thanks to our friends and supporters, we are doing more to support defendants, people in prison, and their children and families. Find out more at: #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #PrisonReform #CriminalJustice
Mental ill health in prison: Pact CEO Andy Keen-Downs features on BBC Radio 4’s File on 4
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Competency delays impact more than high-profile cases—people face months in jail for low-level crimes. WellPower’s Community Based Enhanced Restoration (CBER) program in Denver is addressing this issue. Our competency diversion program seeks to dismiss cases for those found incompetent multiple times, providing immediate help and long-term stability through mental health support and housing solutions. With the justice system overwhelmed, initiatives like these are crucial. https://lnkd.in/gf7Qw2h4
Denver program works to dismiss low-level cases for defendants deemed incompetent
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