Cronin House
245 Church Street
London
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Telephone: 020 8803 0255
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We have been contacted by Laura Wright, Trainee Forensic Psychologist who is conducting a study to explore experiences of prison officer grades who have been exposed to critical incidents at work, and to understand any risk or protective factors involved in the development of symptoms associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
As part of her research Laura (who is the lead researcher) is asking for our members to take part in a survey to assist in this vital study.
The National Executive Committee are keen for this to be a success as currently there is little to no published research on the development of PTSD among UK prison officer grades. This means that very little is known about how the incidents prison officers deal with at work might impact upon their mental health and how to prevent this.
By taking part in this research, you will help in the understanding of PTSD and the experiences of prison officer grades, potentially contributing to the development of prison policy and training around staff wellbeing and responding to critical incidents and identifying any gaps in the provision of support services.
Research participants may also find personal benefit in contributing to the project, to be able to turn a difficult experience into something that increases awareness of the mental health needs of prison officer grades.
The link to the survey is below.
https://tinyurl.com/prisonptsd
Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of our members.
Yours sincerely
JOE SIMPSON
Deputy General Secretary
Cronin House
245 Church Street
London
N9 9HW
Telephone: 020 8803 0255
Membership enquiries: membership@poauk.org.uk
General enquiries:
general@poauk.org.uk
Representing over 30,000 Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers, the POA is the largest UK Union in this sector, able to trace its roots back more than 100 years.