Management of the Mentally Ill . Psychology Services procedures and programs identify mentally ill inmates and ensure they receive appropriate levels of care during their incarceration and when they re-enter their communities. Staff Training . In support of correctional procedures that protect staff and inmates, the branch develops and conducts training in Hostage Negotiation, Victim Assistance, and Suicide Prevention. Employee Assistance Programs .
Psychologists provide assessment, referral, and follow-up to employees and their families.
Special Needs Offenders . A small percentage of the inmate population who are physically or mentally challenged have special needs to be considered in the development of policy and program initiatives. Female Offenders . There are more than 7,000 female offenders - 7 percent of the inmate population. To ensure consistency across the system, BOP staff share responsibility in considering women offenders' needs for different medical, psychological, educational, vocational, recreation, religious, and parenting programs.