Course Code: REL-PSC-0-IRRSFRC
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall risk factors and correctional stressors for suicide.
Name six skills correctional officers should use to prevent suicide in their facility.
Identify steps to respond to suicide attempts and deaths.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Suicide Risk Factors
A Population At-Risk
Correctional Stressors
Review
Summary
Section 3: Suicide Prevention
Skills to Prevent Suicide
Review
Summary
Section 4: Suicide Response
Responding to Suicide
Responses to Common Types of Suicide
Reports and Reviews
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
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 1st Vice President. He has presented at AJA & NCCHC and has worked in corrections for 28 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 12 years in all aspects of jail operations and serves as a SME 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 a MA 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.
Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
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.