How prison staffing shortages are driving away mental health staff

Correctional officers are leaving their jobs at federal prisons.

And when these prisons are understaffed – psychologists and other staff are asked to act as guards.

Recent reporting from The Marshall Project says it’s pushing mental health professionals out of prisons.

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