Exploring organizational risk factors for health &amp; wellness problems in correctional officers

Lavender, Logan; Todak, Natalie

doi:10.1080/1478601x.2021.1999115

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“…COs may also encounter inmates who engage in serious self-injurious or suicidal behaviors (Konrad et al, 2005; Smith, 2015). Other occupational and organizational stressors corrections officers are routinely exposed to include working nontraditional shifts requiring extended hours on their feet, perceiving and responding to danger across their work environment, and negotiating workplace role conflict and role ambiguity (Lavender & Todak, 2021; Steiner & Wooldredge, 2015).…”

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A Qualitative Inquiry Into the Sources of Resilience Found Among Maximum Security Correctional Officers

Gist

Ferdik

Smith

2023

Criminal Justice Policy Review

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Resilient individuals are better able to cope with trauma, and overcome life’s adversities. Correctional officers are routinely exposed to workplace stressors that can be psychologically harmful. For these essential workers, resilience, therefore, offers a way to counteract the aversive conditions of their employment. In light of its importance in promoting mental wellness, studies have explored antecedents of resilience, yet few of which were conducted among correctional officers. To address this literature void, open-ended questionnaire data were collected from maximum-security corrections officers ( N = 193) working in a southeastern state to understand the factors they believe most crucial in developing resilience. Respondents identified seven key themes associated with resilience, including co-worker support, establishing purpose in life, individual characteristics, self-care, life balance, prayer/meditation, and finally, maintaining positive attitudes. Results are discussed in light of interventions targeted at improving correctional officer mental health.

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A Qualitative Inquiry Into the Sources of Resilience Found Among Maximum Security Correctional Officers

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Ferdik

Smith

2023

Criminal Justice Policy Review

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“…The high level of prison workers’ discretionary power highlights the importance of their competence (Kifer et al, 2003). Prison workers work in a hostile environment where the possibility of being physically attacked or threatened is always present (Lavender & Todak, 2021). The constant presence of threats can lead to prison workers’ “exaggerated” responses if they do not show the restraint they acquire during training and professional socialization.…”

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Self-Legitimacy of Prison Workers and Treatment of Correctional Clients: A Study in Slovenian Prisons

Hacin,

Meško

2023

Criminal Justice and Behavior

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Studies on self-legitimacy in the prison environment have confirmed the differences in prison workers’ perceptions of their own legitimacy in different cultural settings. This study focuses on factors influencing prison workers’ self-legitimacy and their support of the specific treatment of correctional clients in Slovenian prisons. The results highlighted good relations with correctional clients, satisfaction with payment, internalization of subcultural norms, higher education, and positive perception of workplace (professional) competencies as correlates of prison workers’ self-legitimacy. Prison workers’ support of the resocialization of correctional clients was influenced by their feelings of obligation toward correctional clients, rejection of prison subculture norms, and gender, female prison workers being more inclined toward resocialization. In contrast, lack of cooperation between prison services, bad relations with correctional clients, and lower levels of achieved education were associated with prison workers’ support of the harsh treatment of correctional clients. The implications of these findings are discussed.

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“…US incarceration practices have disproportionately affected the health of historically oppressed populations, particularly members of Black, rural, and economically disadvantaged communities 2-5. Largely mirroring inequities experienced by incarcerated people, staff in prisons experience elevated rates of physical and mental health problems relative to the general public 6,7…”

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“…[2][3][4][5] Largely mirroring inequities experienced by incarcerated people, staff in prisons experience elevated rates of physical and mental health problems relative to the general public. 6,7…”

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Using Telehealth and Health Education to Advance Health Equity Within the Carceral System

Fix,

Eikenberry,

Joseph

2024

Journal of Public Health Management &Amp; Practice

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A recent review of the literature on telehealth care emphasized the need for digital equity concerning access and e-health literacy in underserved populations. 1 US incarceration practices have disproportionately affected the health of historically oppressed populations, particularly members of Black, rural, and economically disadvantaged communities. [2][3][4][5] Largely mirroring inequities experienced by incarcerated people, staff in prisons experience elevated rates of physical and mental health problems relative to the general public. 6,7 Tools to Advance Health Equity in PrisonsOutside of carceral contexts, several tools are being used to promote health equity. If adopted and implemented effectively, these tools could dismantle and address some of the systemic inequities within carceral contexts, ultimately resulting in more equitable health outcomes. The Figure displays the 5 essential tools required to promote health equity in carceral contexts, many of which include programming.Community-based participatory approaches in developing course and program content are essential in promoting the successful implementation of health equity-focused programming delivered to incarcerated people and the staff serving them. With a reciprocal empathy dynamic at its foundation, peerdriven efforts are unique and invaluable as a form of support for vulnerable populations. In the 1970s, a

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Exploring organizational risk factors for health & wellness problems in correctional officers

Cited by 7 publications

References 52 publications

A Qualitative Inquiry Into the Sources of Resilience Found Among Maximum Security Correctional Officers

A Qualitative Inquiry Into the Sources of Resilience Found Among Maximum Security Correctional Officers

Self-Legitimacy of Prison Workers and Treatment of Correctional Clients: A Study in Slovenian Prisons

Using Telehealth and Health Education to Advance Health Equity Within the Carceral System

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