Correctional environments can have powerful effects on everyone within the walls. This talk will present the findings of a recent study on the effects of the correctional environment on mental health professionals with a focus on interdisciplinary relationships, trauma, countertransference, and supervision. Recommendations on how to improve the experience of correctional mental health staff will be offered, as well as suggestions for future research.

Learning Objectives

• Review key theoretical explanations related to the experience of correctional mental health professionals
• Explore ways in which the study findings relate to the experiences of correctional mental health professionals
• Describe concrete suggestions for enhancing the professional experiences of correctional mental health professionals

Level

Basic