The role of the prison officer is complex and challenging. In order to discharge their duties
effectively, prison officers require relevant and comprehensive training and education upon …

Chronic exposure to stressors and potentially psychologically traumatic events contributes to
the high prevalence of mental health disorders in correctional workers (CWs) and other …

Objectives To conduct the first outcome evaluation of pre-service academy training
instruction on newly hired correctional officers' custodial and rehabilitative orientations …

Background There is little research with people who experience intellectual/developmental
disabilities and imprisonment. Methods The study linked health and correctional data to …

The current study reexamines modified labeling theory with a sample of 15 women
incarcerated in two medium-security prisons and who have a diagnosable mental illness …

This paper sheds light on male Maltese people in prison and their perception of help and
support when incarcerated. Through thematic analysis, the viewpoints, thoughts, and …

Abstract Solitary confinement in United States prisons is a common practice influenced by
legal and human rights discussions. Physical conditions of the prison environment can …

Correctional officers are critical members of the prison community. However, scholarship
rarely considers how correctional officers contribute to prison outcomes instead largely …

The features of the influence of cognitive training methods on the improvement of the level of
professional culture of prison staff and the growth of their creative potential are considered …

Background: Serious mental illness (SMI) is more common among adults in correctional
settings than in the general population. No standard exists for SMI screening across …