REMARKS
Acknowledgment of trauma in corrections and the need to prioritize staff well-being
2:31:14
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Commissioner Maginley-Liddie acknowledges the significant trauma experienced in the corrections field and emphasizes the department's commitment to prioritizing staff well-being and safety in the jails.
- The commissioner recognizes the high levels of trauma in corrections work
- Staff are referred to the Employee Assistance Program for support
- The department is exploring ways to be more helpful and thoughtful in addressing staff needs
- Maginley-Liddie stresses that staff well-being is crucial for the overall functioning of the jails
- There's an acknowledgment that correction officers and staff are often not prioritized, but the department is committed to changing this internally
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie
2:31:14
And I can tell you just even working in corrections, there's a lot of trauma, and you're right about that.
2:31:20
We also refer individuals to the employee assistance program so that they have those resources.
2:31:26
But, you know, I I I think there's a lot more work that we can do, and we're exploring how we can be more helpful and thoughtful because really, and truly, everyone needs to be safe in our jails.
2:31:38
And it's a priority especially with trauma and mental health because the reality is if our staff are important to if they're not well, they they they don't have anything to get.
2:31:50
So we have to really make it a priority.
2:31:53
And I agree with council member Stevens.
2:31:56
I'm not just talking.
2:31:57
I've worked at the department for the last 9 years, and I see what they go through firsthand, and we have to make it a priority.
2:32:06
A lot of a lot of organizations, a lot of people don't prioritize correction officers and correction staff, but we're gonna do it internally and make sure that they are priority.
