Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Within the Incarcerated Population

This book was created to educate and provide coping skills for inmates and detainees. It can also be utilized as a learning tool to provide information about PTSD to staff who work with the incarcerated population. The purpose of the work is to enhance their knowledge about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the effects it has on individuals. It will also address emotional and psychological responses to the disorder and provide techniques and coping skills so individuals struggling with this disorder can react in a positive manner. To address this population?s specific needs effectively it is important to understand the factors that contribute to PTSD and the behaviors associated with it. In addition it is important to provide resources and skills necessary to deal with the disorder. This book was created after careful analysis of literature and research articles related to PTSD was conducted.