TBI can affect decision-making and memory, emotion management, sensitivity to sensory stimuli, and challenges in social skills and is related to drug and alcohol use, depression, anxiety, and anger management. Incarcerated people with TBI may engage in behaviors that make life in prison challenging. In this presentation, we describe the results of a five-year organizational change project seeking to improve outcomes through screening, treatment, accommodations, training, and peer mentoring.

Educational Objectives:

Identify mechanisms for supporting organizational change related to TBI

Describe challenges and possible solutions to screening men for TBI upon entry to prison and while incarcerated

Discuss the need for psychoeducational intervention and peer support of men with TBI

Level: Intermediate