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What are the benefits of
a wellness program?
Reduces healthcare costs
Alleviates stress
Promotes creativity
Boosts morale
Improves relationships
Increases retention rate
Attendees kicked back and had fun at Game Night.
Among the workshop topics were:
• How to Recruit, Retain, and Motivate
• Yoga For First Responders
• Building Resilience
• Personal Life Management
• The Future of Staff-Friendly Facilities
• Creating a Mindful Culture
• How to be More Optimistic and Develop a
Growth Mindset
AJA also held a roundtable on recruitment and
retention in order to assist with one of the largest
issues facing jails presently.
Throughout the summit, attendees were involved in
multiple networking activities, including game night,
the Bob Barker Wellness Challenge step contest, Summit
Bingo, and karaoke at Club AJA. They also had an
opportunity to get massage or acupuncture treatments in
the Wellness Lounge.
Finally, attendees were armed with a binder filled with
tips, strategies, resources, and a roadmap to introduce staff
wellness programs in their facilities.
We also took the opportunity of meeting in person to
celebrate all jail staff and present the 2021 AJA Award
Recipients to those who could be with us. For a complete list
of 2021 Award Winners, visit americanjail.org/awards. “The greatest wealth
A huge thank you to all of our participants, sponsors and
exhibitors, the Summit Planning Committee, and the Franklin is health!”
County Sheriff’s Office for their dedication to this most
important—but rarely discussed—topic.
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