Mental Health Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
1(3), С. 136 - 146
Опубликована: Июнь 19, 2023
Abstract
Mounting
evidence
highlights
the
high
prevalence
of
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
among
correctional
workers.
The
current
analysis
draws
on
survey
response
data
to
present
a
social
profile
workers
in
province
Manitoba
(
n
=
580),
Canada,
who
screened
positive
for
PTSD
196).
We
examined
demographic
information,
professional
history
and
adverse
work
exposure
experiences,
as
well
treatment
support
patterns.
was
not
intended
identify
correlates
development
workers,
but
did
characteristics,
personal
situations,
experiences
PTSD.
results
highlight
multidimensional
nature
stressors,
pronounced
problem
work–life
conflict,
variations
seeking
supports
treatments.
Generally,
participants
screening
reported
higher
potentially
psychologically
traumatic
events,
environmental
or
occupational
stressors
at
work,
many
had
prior
experience
public
safety
personnel.
Correctional
appeared
more
likely
access
mental
health
supports.
Promoting
proactive
may
help
mitigate
severity,
frequency,
stigma,
length
challenges
Advances in human resources management and organizational development book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 93 - 118
Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024
The
dynamic
nature
of
today's
workplaces
means
that
the
interaction
between
employers
and
workers
plays
a
critical
role
in
determining
an
organization's
success
longevity.
strong
employer-employee
relationships
go
beyond
simple
transactional
exchanges
instead
develop
environment
mutual
respect,
trust,
camaraderie.
Recognizing
staff
members'
efforts
is
crucial
for
motivation
morale.
Little
acts
kindness
like
praising
hard
work
or
commemorating
accomplishments
may
have
big
influence
on
how
satisfied
loyal
employees
are.
Employees
are
more
likely
to
stick
with
their
jobs
less
look
possibilities
elsewhere
when
they
feel
appreciated
respected
them.
This
chapter
comprehensively
into
investing
not
only
increases
productivity
morale
but
also
strengthens
ability
attract
retain
top
talent
rapidly
competitive
markets.
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(1)
Опубликована: Июль 2, 2024
The
correctional
training
program
(CTP),
composed
of
three
stages,
includes
a
14
week
in-person
component
that
Correctional
Officer
Recruits
(CORs)
must
complete
prior
to
their
employment
as
federal
(CO)
for
Service
Canada
(CSC).
CTP
prepares
recruits
plethora
CO
responsibilities,
some
dependent
on
physical
fitness,
such
responding
codes
being
called,
altercations,
or
violent
situations.
Unlike
other
public
safety
positions
(e.g.
policing,
border
services,
coast
guard)
CSC
does
not
require
occupational
fitness
testing.
In
the
current
article,
we
use
data
from
multiyear
longitudinal
study
COs
across
unpack
how
CORs
manage
expectations
at
CTP;
CSCs'
COR
fitness;
and
outline
what
types
weightlifting,
cardiovascular,
self-defence)
are
taught,
thus
valued
most,
during
CTP.
We
situate
voices
regarding
within
broader
"body"
literature
discuss
policy
recommendations
tied
specifically
COs'
interest
in
reinstating
pre-employment
screening.
The Prison Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
104(6), С. 787 - 807
Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2024
Previous
research
assessing
correctional
worker
(CW)
mental
health
has
seldom
assessed
for
differences
based
on
jurisdiction
or
diverse
occupational
categories.
The
current
study
was
designed
to
provide
a
nuanced
quantitative
examination
of
disorder
prevalence
and
related
problems
among
CWs
qualitatively
explore
the
varying
social
contexts
surrounding
CW
well-being.
We
reflect
how
we
overcame
unanticipated
challenges
disruptions
(e.g.,
technology,
COVID-19
pandemic)
throughout
design,
launch,
analysis
survey,
illustrate
our
national
study,
driven
by
rigorous
methodological
approach
collaborative
builds
extant
wellness
literature.
Criminology & Criminal Justice,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 30, 2024
In
this
study,
we
critically
examine
how
provincial
correctional
officers
in
Atlantic
Canada
interpret
and
disseminate
knowledge
around
direct
supervision
the
context
of
a
new
institution
under
construction
to
replace
Her
[His]
Majesty’s
Penitentiary—Canada’s
oldest
prison.
Direct
is
model
intended
facilitate
positive,
pro-social
relationships
between
staff
incarcerated
people,
build
therapeutic
alliances.
Drawing
on
data
from
semi-structured
interviews,
study
analyzes
perspectives
28
who
generally
expressed
concerns
about
and,
turn,
proposed
recommendations
for
facility.
We
frame
these
interpretations
through
lens
epistemic
culture,
identifying
prisons
can
shape
production
indirect
supervision.
doing
so,
highlight
benefits
limitations
models,
exploring
prison
culture
informs
ways
understand,
interpret,
ultimately
resist
conclude
successful
implementation
requires
deeper
understanding
apprehensions
by
officers,
comprehensive
training
regimens,
structural
supports
such
as
adequate
staffing
mental
health
services.
Mental Health Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
1(3), С. 136 - 146
Опубликована: Июнь 19, 2023
Abstract
Mounting
evidence
highlights
the
high
prevalence
of
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
among
correctional
workers.
The
current
analysis
draws
on
survey
response
data
to
present
a
social
profile
workers
in
province
Manitoba
(
n
=
580),
Canada,
who
screened
positive
for
PTSD
196).
We
examined
demographic
information,
professional
history
and
adverse
work
exposure
experiences,
as
well
treatment
support
patterns.
was
not
intended
identify
correlates
development
workers,
but
did
characteristics,
personal
situations,
experiences
PTSD.
results
highlight
multidimensional
nature
stressors,
pronounced
problem
work–life
conflict,
variations
seeking
supports
treatments.
Generally,
participants
screening
reported
higher
potentially
psychologically
traumatic
events,
environmental
or
occupational
stressors
at
work,
many
had
prior
experience
public
safety
personnel.
Correctional
appeared
more
likely
access
mental
health
supports.
Promoting
proactive
may
help
mitigate
severity,
frequency,
stigma,
length
challenges
