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Suicide Detection and Prevention in Jails: Including Mental Impairments [Lesson Plan]. Revised [ed.]

Suicidal behavior, methods for detection and prevention of suicide, and how these relate to mentally impaired offenders are discussed in this 8 to 12-hour course. Sections cover: introduction; suicide victim profile; suicidal behavior; assessing mental health condition and suicidal risks; interacting with potentially suicidal inmates; first aid; the jail suicide prevention plan; jail design; controversial issues in suicide prevention; jail suicide litigation; and summary. Accession Number: 016024

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