Staff Resources
The Post-Incident Workplace Employee Reference "POWER" Program Resource Page
MISSION
The Post-Incident Workplace Employee Reference, POWER, Program supports the Department of Correction's initiative of employee wellness by providing support, informational resources, and referrals to victim services, counseling, and trauma-centered services following a critical incident-staff assault.
Commissioner's Message
One of my primary goals as Commissioner is to reduce the incidents of trauma that transpire within our department. However due to the nature of corrections, and despite our best efforts, some incidents of trauma do still occur.
The purpose of this webpage is to provide information to anyone who has experienced trauma (whether physical, emotional or vicarious), in the hopes of minimizing the negative effects it can have on one's life.
It is my sincere hope that the information located on this page will assist those affected by trauma with the healing process.
Resources for Staff Affected by Trauma
The POWER Card
*Click here to access a printable version of the form. Power Cards are also available at all facilities and parole offices.
Solutions Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Call 24/7 for confidential counseling, support, and professional resources. Services available to employees and immediate family members.
Phone: 1-800-526-3485 Website: http://www.solutions-eap.com/
Connecticut Info Line (2-1-1)
2-1-1 is the confidential, free, 24-hour a day, and multilingual way to locate hundreds of human services in your area to include Mobile Crisis, EMPS Children Services, etc…
Phone: 2-1-1 (Toll-free) Website: http://infoline.org/
Federal Medical Leave Act Information (FMLA)
FMLA CT Phone: 860-263-6000
DAS Memo outlining leave benefits for CT state employees:
General Letter 39 - Family Medical Leave PDF
Brochure explaining FLMA benefits to CT state employees:
Understanding FMLA 2016 October 1 PDF
Victim Services Related Links:
· Critical Incident Stress Response Program (Brochure- PDF)
· Connecticut Department of Correction, Victim Services Unit
· Conn. Statewide Automated Information Notification (CT-SAVIN)
· Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence
· Office of Victim Services-Judicial
· Office of the Victim Advocate
· Board of Pardons and Paroles
· Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV)
Workers Compensation Related Links:
· State of CT, DAS-Workers Compensation Division
Phone: 860-713-5002
Website: Workers' Compensation Rights and Responsibilities
Miscellaneous Resources:
· Connecticut Department of Correction, Inmate Search
Website: http://www.ctinmateinfo.state.ct.us/
· Desert Waters; Correctional Oasis Newsletter:
Website: http://desertwaters.com/?page_id=747
The POWER Program is funded with a 2016 Talent Management Innovation Grant awarded to the CT Department of Correction by CPS HR Consulting.