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The interactive course is designed for adult family members of seasoned correctional employees and family members of new staff
It can be challenging for COs to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here’s our top 24 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year
The unpredictable nature of your work shouldn’t extend to your home life; build strong family relationships with these recommendations
Just as officers have go-bags with essential gear, a family go bag contains the essential skills to create a successful home life
The DOC is determining if it’s in the children’s best interest
December can be extra stressful as you juggle working and spending time with your family; here are some tips to help you survive the holiday season
Correctional officer families face unique stressors, which can be overcome with the help of a professional family counselor
Both individual and group counseling sessions provide a welcoming space for children to discuss worries and share experiences unique to being in a law enforcement family
Whether you tell your spouse or significant other a little or a lot about your work, the one secret you can’t keep is how stressed you are
Most correctional facilities fall short when it comes to our survival beyond the wall
A large part of our survival on the job is dependent upon the success of our personal relationships
When an affair happens it is a symptom of relationship discord, but problems in the relationship existed before the betrayal took place
The holidays are stressful enough, but being a CO family can make them feel daunting and lonely
Everyone has a right to feel safe in their own home; here are some steps that corrections officers and their families can take to soothe their fears
Corrections officers need two sets of interpersonal skills: one for work and one for home
The awards go to sons and daughters of correctional staff who have demonstrated academic excellence
How do you handle being a corrections officer at work, but a parent at home?
Nothing can prepare you for when your spouse becomes a CO
A holiday survival guide for corrections professionals and their families