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Integrated Safety and Health Promotion among Correctional Workers and People Incarcerated: A Scoping Review

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  • Olivia J. Hull

    (Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI 02903, USA)

  • Olivia D. Breckler

    (Department of Occupational Therapy, Findlay University, Findlay, OH 45840, USA)

  • Lisa A. Jaegers

    (Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA)

Abstract

Improving safety and health for correctional workers and people who are incarcerated are widespread yet separate initiatives. Correctional workers and people who are incarcerated experience similar challenges involved with poor workplaces and living conditions, including mental health crises, violence, stress, and chronic health issues, and the available resources lack integration with respect to safety and health promotion. This scoping review sought to contribute to an integrated approach for correctional system safety and health resources and identify studies of correctional resources that address health promotion among correctional workers and people who are incarcerated. Guided by PRISMA, a search of gray literature, also termed peer-reviewed literature, published between 2013–2023 ( n = 2545) was completed, and 16 articles were identified. Resources primarily targeted individual and interpersonal levels. At every level of intervention, resources improved the environment for both workers and those incarcerated, with trends of less conflict, more positive behaviors, and improved relations, access to care, and feelings of safety. The corrections environment is impacted by changes from both workers and people who are incarcerated and should be examined using a holistic approach. Future health and safety resources should target the larger correctional environment by utilizing practices, policies, and procedures to improve safety and health for incarcerated people and workers.

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  • Olivia J. Hull & Olivia D. Breckler & Lisa A. Jaegers, 2023. "Integrated Safety and Health Promotion among Correctional Workers and People Incarcerated: A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(12), pages 1-19, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:12:p:6104-:d:1168950
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