Jails

Emotional intelligence is a tactical psychology that helps corrections officers detect stress early, regulate reactions under pressure and protect their mental health By Mike Cantrell for Corrections1.com Physical violence is only one of the dangers jail and prison officers face. The psychological hazards of each shift would overwhelm most professionals. With [...]

Across Missouri and the nation, county jails have increasingly become the largest mental health providers in their communities. Facilities designed for short term detention are now routinely responsible for stabilizing individuals with serious mental illness, managing complex medication regimens, and preventing psychiatric crises, often without the funding structures, staffing models, [...]