Corrections Voices: Breaking Down the Wall of Silence In DOC

As the critical staff shortage continues in the Missouri Prison System, the department is trying hard to get people in the door. DOC has always relied on lowering the bar to get more staff. Most recently they lowered the minimum hiring age to 19, removed the requirement to have a valid driver's license and eased up the already easy physical requirements. Many of the people staffing Missouri Prisons now are 19-22 with little work experience. At the same time, veteran staff with years in the department are leaving in droves. The prisons are losing experienced officers in a time when that experience is crucial to deal with the coming unrest. It is known by all experienced staff and administration that the staffing crisis paired with the Missouri DOC smoking ban is going to lead to a perfect storm in the prison system. The result will likely be loss of life. Alana Boyles Director of the Division of Adult Institutions was reported as saying that she "doesn't care about longevit

Being a Corrections officer is all about Sacrifice. Officers sacrifice their health, their mental well-being, their family life all for the good of a society that will never know their sacrifice. Shop Amazon Devices - Save $10 on Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote The average life expectancy in the United States is 75. The average life expectancy for Corrections officers is 59. Stress related health issues affect a large population of Corrections staff and, in fact, Corrections Officers have a higher rate of PTSD then even Military Veterans. Officers often have problems at home and a high divorce rate as they find it difficult to separate themselves from their job and often they work long hours with little time for anything else. Some turn to substance abuse and some, unfortunately, fall so deep into depression and stress that they take their own lives. "Thin Blue Line" Silicone Wristband Set with Policeman's Prayer and American Flag $12.99 Corrections Off

Controversy over the Missouri department of Corrections' handling of abuse and harassment became a hot topic in 2016 leading to a change in leadership as department heads were pushed out amid allegations of cover ups and mistreatment of staff. This was when the corruption hit the fan and the department made national headlines. What people don't know is that the level of corruption and mistreatment of staff and offenders is far worse then the little bit that reaches the public. A former employee with years of work behind the barbed wire fences of one of Missouri's largest prisons has come out with some additional information to further shed light on the dark corners of Missouri DOC. Read the Full article here to learn about The attempted staff murder DOC covered up Missouri DOC stealing money from staff and endangering lives to pay off political doners Abuse of power Perks for violent offenders

Join Amazon Prime Music - The Only Music Streaming Service with Free 2-day Shipping - 30-day Free Trial What if I told you that someone who has committed hundreds of sex crimes could be living next door to you or sitting on the park bench where your children play without registering as a sex offender? What if I told you that you could go to work everyday and be accosted by men over and over again who expose themselves to you and never see criminal charges? Guess what? This is reality. Staff, volunteers and contract workers in Missouri's prisons are subjected to sexual abuse on a regular basis by offenders who are rarely held accountable for their actions. For female staff, especially nurses in the correctional system, it is commonly known and accepted that when they walk into a segregation housing unit that they will be subjected to offenders exposing themselves and openly masturbating in front of them. Offenders do often receive a conduct violation for this behavior, but