Webinar: Enhancing Wellness for Criminal Justice Professionals: Innovative Programs for Law Enforcement Officers and Prosecutors

Law enforcement officers and prosecutors serve on the front lines of public safety and often operate in high-pressure and high-risk environments. On a regular basis, police officers are called to scenes involving emotionally charged incidents and life-threatening situations. Similarly, prosecutors are exposed to graphic evidence and high caseloads and are charged with life-altering decision-making. Sustained exposure to trauma, extreme stress, and high workloads in the course of their duties can take a toll on their mental and physical health. Left unaddressed, the result can increase the risk of burnout, substance use, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. 

This webinar will discuss how justice agencies can meaningfully promote wellness within their organizations by implementing proactive, evidence-informed practices and programs. Participants will hear from subject matter experts and representatives from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) who will spotlight innovative programs, share key resources, model practices, and lessons learned from wellness efforts taking place in the field. 

Speakers:

• Mary Ashley, Deputy District Attorney, San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office; Prosecutor Wellbeing Committee Vice-Chair, NDAA

• Domingo Herraiz, Director of Programs, International Association of Chiefs of Police

• Jennifer E. Johnson, PhD, C. S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health, Michigan State University

  
  

September 19, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET

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This webinar is sponsored by The National Center for Health and Justice Integration for Suicide Prevention (NCHATS), an initiative funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and in partnership with the Addiction Policy Forum.