Incarceration & Traumatic Stress

This month, Friday Fast Facts highlights the intersections among traumatic stress exposure and incarceration. This is a critical issue because in the last two decades, the number of people who are incarcerated has risen by 27% globally, amounting to over 11 and a half million people—nearly all of whom have experienced significant trauma and many of whom have PTSD. Join Dr. Melissa Zielinski as she introduces this month’s topic and gives us a glimpse into what is ahead for this Friday

Fact Sheet - Incarceration & Traumatic Stress

Exposure to traumatic stress is prevalent among incarcerated individuals, leading to higher rates of PTSD and associated health risks. Discover key insights and strategies for addressing trauma in carceral settings in this fact sheet by Melissa Zielinski, PhD, Haley Church, MA, Marley Fradley, BS, and Illana Berman, PhD. 

Infographic: Incarceration & Traumatic Stress

This infographic provides a detailed look at the barriers to care faced by individuals who have experienced traumatic stress due to incarceration. Developed for ISTSS by Haley Church, MA, Marley Fradley, BS, Ilana Berman, PhD, and Melissa Zielinski, PhD, it highlights the challenges in accessing support and services, helping to understand the systemic obstacles to successful reintegration and recovery.

Podcast Episode

In this episode of ISTSS's podcast, Trauma Talks, hosts Dr. Melissa Zielinski and Marley Fradley interview Dr. Marie Karlsson, Levin Schwartz, and Dr. Rain Carei to close out this month's installment of Friday Fast Facts.