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Stress toll on prison guards spurs union study findings
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees released a survey of 818 corrections officers in Illinois, Pennsylvania and Washington state showing burnout, heart attacks and rising suicides linked to overcrowded, under staffed facilities. The study highlights inconsistent support, policy gaps, pay issues and high divorce rates, urging stress reduction, better pay, staffing, and admin reforms.
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Washington
Public Employees’ Union
American Federation of State
Frances E. Cheek
New Jersey Department of Corrections
Marie de Stefano
Division of Policy and Planning
New Jersey
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Washington State
Volonnel
New York
Anthony P. Travisono
American Correctional Association
Travisono
McEntee