We increasingly talk about PTSD among first responders, but we forget one important group: correctional officers. They experience/witness a lot of trauma and are at high risk for PTSD, but we forget about them because they are hidden behind walls and bars.
Forensic Trivia of the Day: A survey of 427 Canadian correctional employees showed a significant correlation between trauma exposure and PTSD symptoms for correctional officers but not health care staff. Source: https://t.co/YwC1Wzze6j #forpsychtrivia
Forensic Trivia of the Day: A survey of 427 Canadian correctional employees showed that both correctional officers and health care workers had significantly more exposures to traumatic events than the general population. Source: https://t.co/YwC1WzhDeL #f
Forensic Trivia of the Day: Correctional officers report significant rates of depression, health problems, burnout, compassion fatigue, work-home conflict, divorce, and even a shortened life span. Source: https://t.co/YwC1Wzze6j #forpsychtrivia