An Unrecognized Problem
These challenges could also pose difficulties when returning to the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes TBI in prisons and jails as an important public health problem.
In Washington state, TBI is eight times more prevalent in incarcerated people than in the general public.
Corrections System TBI resources:
- Traumatic Brain Injury in Corrections Pilot Project Brief
- Traumatic Brain Injury in Corrections, TBI Pilot-to-Program Project Report
- TBI Pilot-to-Program (pdf) – TBI Council project information.
- TBI Resources and Workbook | DSHS (wa.gov) - Filled with information, resources, journal prompts and more.
- Get Support | DSHS (wa.gov) for additional information.
- Assessing the Behavior and needs of Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury in Washington State Prisons – (PDF) Washington State University (2016)
