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