Not all inmates are seeking victims to manipulate, but some are. Nurses working in jails and prisons need to know how to protect themselves from falling into common traps. It is your duty for protecting yourself as a correctional nurse. Protecting Yourself as a Correctional Nurse Here are some tips to stay safe while caring for our patient population. Be…
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Many abused women, particularly those who have experienced child sexual abuse, end up in the prison system. This is particularly true for aboriginal women in Canadian prisons. The early trauma experienced and lack of sufficient family and cultural supports often sends these women into a downward spiral. Alcohol, drugs, prostitution and domestic abuse mark their lives, and all too often…
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Inmates who seek to manipulate and control staff members use some common techniques to select their victims and start a con. How to work with inmate patients? Watch for these techniques. Be on guard for these behaviors in your inmate patients and don’t be surprised when one of these techniques is used on you. Inmates can intentionally target vulnerable staff…
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