Working with Offenders Who May have PTSD

Course Code: REL-PS-0-WOWMP

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Define PTSD.
List up to 20 risk and protective factors that influence the likelihood of someone developing PTSD.
Identify at least 10 common symptoms of PTSD among individuals in the justice-involved population.
Discuss 3 strategies for responding and supervising justice-involved individuals with PTSD more effectively.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Overview of PTSD A. Meet Jose B. PTSD Defined C. How Common Is PTSD? D. PTSD and Corrections E. Review F. Summary Section 3: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Triggers A. Important Note B. Risk and Protective Factors C. Identifying Risk and Protective Factors D. Case Scenario Revisited E. Symptoms of PTSD F. Triggers within the Correctional Environment G. Reactions to PTSD Vary H. Review I. Summary Section 4: The Role of the Corrections Professional A. Strategies for Responding and Supervising B. Refer for Assessment and Treatment C. Understand Treatment Interventions: D. Use Trauma-Informed Approaches E. Review F. Summary Section 4: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributor C. References D. Congratulations! E. Exam: F. Brain Sparks

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.

Subject Matter Expert: Malinda Lamb

Dr. Lamb received her PhD in Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia in May 2005, with the emphasis in mental health. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), an International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IAADC), and a Sex Offender Treatment Professional (SOTPII). She has worked in a variety of settings in the Midwest including a forensic psychiatric hospital, county jail, and community-based corrections providing direct clinical care and treatment to individuals with mental health, substance use, and/or sexually based offenses, as well as supervision to others providing direct care and program development and implementation.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; in the following settings: Adult Corrections, Juvenile Corrections.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.