Journal article
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Inmates Through Education for Correctional Officers—A Narrative Review
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: People with mental illness are overrepresented in correctional facilities. Correctional officers (COs) lack education to respond to inmates with mental illness. A review was conducted of mental health education programs for COs to identify factors related to effectiveness.
METHODS: Medical and criminal justice databases were searched for articles describing mental health education for COs. Studies including measurable outcomes …
Authors
Darani SA; McMaster R; Wolff E; Bonato S; Simpson A; Glancy G; Sandhu K; Quinn J
Journal
Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 247–253
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
October 2023
DOI
10.1097/ceh.0000000000000484
ISSN
0894-1912