Creating a Trauma-Informed Correctional Environment with Nicolle Brooks Willis

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In this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Nicolle Brooks Willis, Project Manager of the Employee Services Team at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. Join them as they discuss: Implementing trauma-informed practices in correctional settings Creating wellness spaces and supporting employee mental health The power of community meetings and emotional intelligence The journey from fixing to supporting Policy changes through a trauma-informed lens Personal growth and transformation Building relationships in corrections Nicolle Brooks Willis has carved out a distinctive career within the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, serving as Project Manager of the Employee Services Team. Her background includes various positions across the department, including deputy warden, and she has been at the forefront of integrating trauma-informed care within correctional facilities. Her work aims to transform the rehabilitation environment into one that's sensitive to the psychological and emotional needs of all employees.