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The old adage holds true: “If you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t effectively care for others.” Probation officers are exposed to repeated stress and trauma (both primary and secondary) throughout their careers. These public servants are required to perform standard “law-enforcement” functions, while also supporting rehabilitative efforts and establishing strong working relationships with formerly incarcerated individuals and their families. The job requires a unique knowledge of law and human behavior — and although the duties can be extremely rewarding — the position is also physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing. Probation officers serve as the “eyes and ears” of the court (or releasing authority) and they assume a high-level of responsibility for managing risk to the public and addressing the human service needs of persons realeased to the comminty. For perspective — in an 8-hour timeframe — a probation officer might: 1) Meet with a person under supervision to celebrate their success in substance use treatment; 2) Find housing and food options for a person who was just released from incarceration; 3) Draft a warrant for an individual who poses imminent risk to the community, and 4) Help a person on their caseload understand the impact of thinking on antisocial behavior (i.e., cognitive-behavioral interventions). Keep in mind, all this is occurring in challenging budgetary times where a general officer’s caseload can reach 100 people or more (depending on the agency’s size and location). Probation officers don’t get enough credit for the critical services that they offer to society — but I’m glad to see San Diego County prioritizing their well-being through formalized policies. I hope more agencies follow suit.

From #highered and #healthcare policy to constitutional rights and civil liberties, decisions made in the coming months will impact students' short- and long-term futures. Join us for our next GenZtressed #webinar, "Calming the Chaos: Supporting Student Mental Health Amid Political Uncertainty." Register Now: https://bit.ly/4fRMCcr #mentalhealth #education #politics

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🎊 Introducing the New Haven Residential Treatment Center (RTC) Stabilization and Assessment (S&A) home in Spanish Fork, Utah. 🎊   --  This Embark Behavioral Health residential treatment center in Utah has converted one of their current homes from its prior use as a traditional New Haven RTC home to a stabilization and assessment home (S&A).  --  This S&A program will be part of New Haven RTC and will provide a more secure environment for students who need additional psychological, behavioral, and neurological assessment to be successful.   --  To learn more about this program, including answers to frequently asked questions concerning S&A programs, head here 👇.  https://lnkd.in/e64Uy9Gj  .  .  .  #TheEmbarkDifference #CreateJoy #HealGenerations #mentalhealth #stabilization #stabilizationandassessment #rtc #residentialtreatment 

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For young adults aged 18-24 navigating life after involvement with the justice system, every step forward is a triumph. Our REAL Reentry program provides these young adults with a supportive network, offering assistance with job applications, access to education and training opportunities, career coaching, life skills and goal setting, peer-to-peer support, and more, all through the help of our dedicated staff. May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, and mental health matters, especially during transitions. Our Behavioral Health Advocates help participants identify and overcome unique barriers as they transition back to their community. They support young adults through trauma-informed care and mentoring as they work towards self-sufficiency. Additionally, we'd like to share some valuable resources offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. Here, justice-involved individuals can access a toolkit of resources that informs employers, service providers, and workers about the opportunities and benefits of hiring formerly incarcerated individuals and offers support in addressing and overcoming the challenges associated with finding employment. 👇 https://buff.ly/3yrFdiO. If you or someone you know could use our help, stop by our offices or give us a call at 570-459-3854 (Hazleton office) or 570-822-1101 (Wilkes-Barre office). Let's get REAL together.