What To Do If You Believe Someone Has Experienced a Brain Injury

If you suspect an inmate has experienced a brain injury, there are several actions you can take:  

• Connect them to resources available at the correctional facility  
• Speak with your supervisor  
• Talk with him/her about the challenges they are experiencing – try to brainstorm solutions that work 
• Connect him/her with BIAV and other brain injury resources for when they are in the community  
• Make a note in their file 
• Encourage beneficial activities:  
  • Exercising 
  • Yoga / mindfulness 
  • Getting plenty of sleep (8+ hours) 
  • Eating enough food  
  • Speaking with others about what they are experiencing  
  • Journaling or writing letters  

• NOTE: even if the screening is negative for brain injury, you can continue to utilize these strategies to promote increased quality of life for all inmates