Suicide Detection & Prevention in Jails
Learning Objectives for Suicide Detection and Prevention in a Jail Setting
Learning objective: The student will be able to explain the extent of the offender suicide problem nationally and in Texas jails and lockups.
Learning Objective - Student will be able to identify at least four factors in a pro-active stance to neutralize litigation.
Learning objective: The student will be able to give at least two reasons why law enforcement officers working the streets need training in the signs and symptoms of suicide.
Learning objective: The student will be able to outline at least five myths and accompanying facts about suicide.
Learning objective: The student will be able to list at least five characteristics in a “typical profile” of inmates who commit suicide.
Learning objective: The student will be able to explain the correct purpose of a suicide victim profile.
Learning objective: The student will be able to describe the benefits and problems of locally/regionally developed suicide victim profiles.
Learning objective: The student will be able to describe at least four factors in the jail environment that have an impact on suicide.
Learning objective: The student will also be able to identify at least four pre-disposing personal factors in jail suicides.
Learning objective: The student will be able to list at least six periods of high risk for suicides occurring in jails.
Learning objective: The student will be able to list at least ten signs and symptoms of potential suicides.
Learning objective: The student will be able to identify at least eight signs and symptoms of depression.
Learning objective: The student will be able to outline at least three symptoms of agitation.
Learning objective: The student will be able to name four situational factors.
Learning objective: The student will be able to identify at least four current or recent stress factors which can influence jail suicides.
Learning objective: The student will be able to cite at least six conditions for which medical and mental health clearance should be requested prior to admitting an arrestee to the jail.
Learning objective: Students will be able to list at least three reasons why the confinement of intoxicated persons in jails may be risky.
Learning objective: The student will be able to outline three aspects of intake screening.
Learning objective: The student will be able to discuss the Texas Commission on Jail Standards Guidelines for intake screening.
Learning objective: The student will be able to list the benefits of intake screening.
Learning objective: The student will be able to describe at least four conditions that screeners can observe about the arrestee at booking.
Learning objective: Student will be able to describe six of the nine factors to determine if a person might have mental retardation and require a review by mental health authorities.
Learning objective: The student will be able to identify problems associated with using these nine factors, and will be able to identify key issues involving persons with mental illness.
Learning objective: The student will be able to identify procedures for handling a psychotic episode.
Learning Objective: The student will be able to name at least four elements of a successful intake-screening interview.
Learning Objective: The student will be able to identify at least four factors and principles in assessing suicidal behavior.
Learning Objective: The student will be able to list at least eight observational factors and interview questions pertaining to suicide screening.
Learning objective: The student will be able to list the most important factor in suicide prevention.
Learning objective: The student will be able to define the basic role of the officer in suicide prevention.
Learning objective: The student will be able to name at least ten principles of good discipline and mental health principles in jails which can have an impact on suicide prevention.
Learning objective: The student will be able to list the steps in approaching a suicidal person.
Learning objective: The student will be able to identify appropriate communication techniques with someone who is suicidal.
Learning objective: The student will be able to list two critical factors in dealing with manipulative inmates.
Learning objective: The student will be able to explain the difference between low and high-risk suicidal inmates.
Learning objective: The student will be able to explain the recommended system for supervising both low and high-risk suicidal inmates.
Learning objective: The student will be able to describe at least three immediate steps in the proper handling of an inmate who is found hanging.
Learning objective: The student will be able to outline at least four aspects of first aid for a hanging victim.
Learning objective: The student will be able to list at least five components of the Mental Disabilities/Suicide Prevention Plan required by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
Learning objective: The student will be able to discuss general procedures for sharing client information with other agencies in accordance with provision of Texas Health and Safety Code, Sections 614.017 and 611.004.
Learning objective: The student will be able to list three areas to be included in an administrative review.
Learning objective: The student will be able to list the purposes of and criteria for a psychological autopsy.
Learning objective: The student will be able to discuss recommended data collection procedures after a suicide.
Learning objective: The student will be able to outline the differences between direct and remote supervision jails and their impact on suicide prevention.
Learning objective: The student will be able to identify at least ten aspects of jail architecture which help make a facility resistant or protrusion free.
Learning objective: The student will be able to identify 11 controversial issues that affect jail suicides and specific items relevant to each issue.
Learning objective: The student will be able to articulate United States Code, Title 42, Section 1983 violations.
Learning objective: The student will be able to define negligence.
Learning objective: The student will be able to define deliberate indifference.