See Something, Say Something is a False Narrative! Active Bystandership in Community Corrections Prevents Harm to Staff, Supervisees, and the Community
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SESSION INFO

Monday, January 27, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Session Type: Workshop
Sponsored by NAPE: Active bystandership, largely based on the research of Dr. Ervin Staub, has been implemented in 390+ law enforcement agencies, State Correctional facilities, and county jails with one clear aim: prevent harm. Stakes are high in community corrections for mistakes and actions that erode trust in community supervision. On top of that, community corrections professionals are facing increasing challenges in maintaining their own health and wellness in the face of exposure to trauma, demanding jobs, and burnout. Yet, it is most of the inaction of peers in the workplace responsible for risky moments becoming dreadful outcomes. Active bystandership is an effective way to prevent mistakes and misconduct and to enhance the well-being of employees. Learn how the Heroes program operationalizes the social science of active bystandership for organization-wide impact. Come to learn, stay for the skills practice, and leave with a sense of hope for the future of community corrections!

SESSION PRESENTERS
Abigail Tucker
Psychologist and CoFounder, Heroes Active Bystandership Training


Abigail S. Tucker, Psy.D., ABPP, is a licensed psychologist in Denver, Colorado, board-certified in Police and Public Safety with the American Board of Professional Psychology. She works directly with correctional staff, criminal justice agencies, emergency responders, veterans, victims of crime, and behavioral health providers. Dr. Tucker is also an adjunct faculty member at Colorado State University Global and Nova Southeastern University, focusing on Emergency Responder and Military Psychology. Dr. Tucker, a native of Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, holds a B.A. in psychology from Loyola College, Maryland, and an M.S. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Tucker's influence extends to her role as a certified instructor in Adult & Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and the Public Safety module of Adult MHFA. She is a national training instructor for the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project and co-founder of Heroes Active Bystandership Training.