PTSD awareness and rehabilitation act mandates PTSD screening, trauma-informed education, and evidence-based rehabilitation programs for incarcerated.
The PTSD awareness and rehabilitation act requires PTSD screening for all incarcerated individuals upon intake and annually throughout their incarceration. It mandates a mandatory PTSD education program for incarcerated individuals, covering understanding PTSD, coping strategies, and available resources. Individuals identified with PTSD receive appropriate clinical treatment. The act integrates trauma-informed rehabilitation programs into correctional education and vocational training, including evidence-based therapies.
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