Suicide in Corrections Part 3: Preventing Suicide

Course Code: REL-PSC-0-SIC3

Hours: 2

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Recall up to 12 key components of a suicide prevention plan.
Summarize six skills you can use to promote safety for people in custody at risk for suicide.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Suicide Prevention Plans

Tragic Consequence

Suicide in Correctional Facilities

Key Components of Suicide Prevention Programs

Review

Summary

Section 3: Skills to Promote Safety

An Officer’s Duties to Prevent Suicide

Communicate Effectively

Knowledge Check

Invoke Appropriate Suicide Precautions

Refer to Services

Give Support

Knowledge Check

Collaborate with Providers

Document

Foster Protective Factors

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

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: Shawn Laughlin

Shawn is the Commander of the Broomfield Detention Center; a 224 bed City/County Detention Facility. He serves on the AJA Board of Directors as the President. He has presented at AJA & NCCHC and has worked in corrections for 29 years in all areas of Corrections. He is a recognized expert in both state and federal court regarding correctional operations. Additionally, he has been an instructor for the County Sheriffs of Colorado for 13 years in all aspects of jail operations and serves as an S.M.E. for curriculum development. He is the past Secretary of the Colorado Jail Association. Shawn holds an Executive Certificate in PhD studies from Liberty University and an M.A. degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Colorado and has been a Certified Jail Manager since 2005. He is a graduate of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy #3. His innovative programs and partnerships have been recognized by the State of Colorado and DOJ as models for other facilities.

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.