It is well reported that those who work in law enforcement have shorter life expectancy than the general population.  Day in and day out, officers put their lives in danger and often, unbeknownst to them, they are carrying a trauma stress response in their bodies.  They see and encounter a lot of violence, as well as general anti-social behavior, and many begin to build an armor to protect themselves, resorting to dark humor, drinking, and cynicism, to name a few, as a means to cope.  In many cases there is an undercurrent of not expressing feelings at all because it is seen as “soft” and out of line for law enforcement officers to do so. Further,  many peer support programs and wellness programs are not well resourced and cannot fully support staff as they should be supported.

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​Casey and Jessica recognized a crucial need for change within law enforcement and they understood officers would thrive in an environment centered on empathy, compassion, and support. By fostering these values among fellow officers, they believed it would pave way for a more compassionate approach to serving and protecting the community. This vision ultimately led to creation of RJNLE, aimed at transforming the LE culture from trauma-bonding to trauma-healing.