Course Code: REL-PS-0-JFSICP2
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 5/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Discuss 4 types of suicide risk factors.
Recognize 15 correctional stressors.
Recognize 15 warning signs for suicide risk.
Explain 4 strategies for identifying suicide risk.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Risk Factors
A. Terms and Definitions
B. Types of Risk Factors
C. Screen for Suicide Risk Factors
D. 4 Categories of Risk Factors
E. Mental Health, Corrections, and Suicide
F. Incarceration as a Risk Factor
G. Correctional Stressors
H. Review
I. Summary
Section 3: Warning Signs
A. The Red Flag
B. Priority Warning Signs
C. Additional Warning Signs
D. Critical Times
E. Critical Incidents
F. Review
G. Summary
Section 4: Strategies for Identification
A. Strategy 1: Screen for Risk of Suicide
B. Caveat
C. Screening as an On-Going Process
D. Strategy 2: Observe
E. Strategy 3: Communicate
F. Communicate with Those At-Risk
G. Communicate with Facility Staff
H. Impulsive Suicides
I. Strategy 4: Educate
J. Review
K. Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributors
C. Resource
D. References
E. Congratulations!
F. Exam
G. BrainSparks
Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.
Disclosure: Kimberly Cobb, MS has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Subject Matter Expert: Dee K. Bell, PhD
Dr. Dee Bell is a clinical psychologist and consultant in the areas of Restorative Justice, Juvenile Justice and Correctional Assessments. She retired as the Deputy Commissioner of Juvenile Justice at the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Previously, she served for four years as the Administrator of the Community Justice Institute at Florida Atlantic University and the Director of the Balanced and Restorative Justice Project sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Prior to these positions, she has worked 30 + years in Community Corrections for Georgia and Florida State Government. Educated at Clemson University and Emory University, she has provided training in both state and national venues for many years and has authored and co-authored a number of articles on justice system issues and adult and juvenile justice curricula and restorative justice in communities and schools.
Disclosure: Dee K. Bell, PhD has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; in the following settings: Adult Corrections.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.