AMStrength program in Canadian federal correctional services: correctional officers’ views and interpretations

Scholars and correctional officials have begun to recognize the association of correctional work with occupational stressors that deteriorate mental health and well-being. Yet, programs and policies to support prison staff as they navigate physical, emotional, and psychological challenges are limite...

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1. VerfasserIn: Ricciardelli, Rose 1979- (VerfasserIn)
Beteiligte: Cassiano, Marcella Siqueira ; Adorjan, Michael ; Mitchell, Meghan M.
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2021
In: Criminal justice studies
Jahr: 2021, Band: 34, Heft: 4, Seiten: 459-476
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AMStrength
Well-being
Correctional Officers
Correctional Programming
Mental Health
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Zusammenfassung:Scholars and correctional officials have begun to recognize the association of correctional work with occupational stressors that deteriorate mental health and well-being. Yet, programs and policies to support prison staff as they navigate physical, emotional, and psychological challenges are limited, with scarce empirical evidence supporting their usefulness to employees. We examine the Advanced Mental Strength and Conditioning (AMStrength) program using semi-structured interviews with 70 correctional officers after they completed a year on the job. Among our findings, we highlight that 80% of participants have not used AMStrength since being their training during recruitment. However, AMStrength fulfills a vital role in promoting awareness, including self-awareness of mental health.
ISSN:1478-6028
DOI:10.1080/1478601X.2021.1997277