Course Code: REL-PS-0-JFSICP3
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 5/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
List the 3 most common ways residents attempt or complete suicide.
Discuss 4 responsibilities youth workers have in supervising and responding to juveniles who are identified as at-risk for suicide.
Discuss 4 types of suicide precautions used within juvenile correctional facilities.
Explain the importance of effective communication between youth workers and healthcare staff.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Suicide in Juvenile Correctional Facilities
A. Suicide in Juvenile Correctional Facilities
B. Resident Wilkinson’s Story
C. Hanging and Strangulation
D. Resident Lee’s Story
E. Drug Overdoses
F. Resident Cook’s Story
G. Self-Inflicted Wounds
H. Where Do Suicides Occur?
I. Review
J. Summary
Section 3: Techniques for Supervising Individuals At-Risk for Suicide
A. Meet Resident Phelps
B. A Note About Suicide Risk
C. A Youth Worker’s Duties in Response to Suicide Risk
D. Communicate Effectively
E. Tools to Help You Communicate
F. Communication Errors
G. Review
H. Follow Recommended Suicide Precautions
I. Housing Assignments
J. Observation
K. Technology to Aide Observation
L. Personal Products
M. Privileges
N. Review
O. Refer to Services
P. Provide Support to Residents
Q. Collaborate with Providers
R. Review
S. Documentation
T. Review
U. Revisiting Resident Phelps
V. Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributors
C. Resource
D. References
E. Congratulations!
F. Exam
E. BrainSparks
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.
Disclosure: Kimberly Cobb, MS has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Subject Matter Expert: Dee K. Bell, PhD
Dr. Dee Bell is a clinical psychologist and consultant in the areas of Restorative Justice, Juvenile Justice and Correctional Assessments. She retired as the Deputy Commissioner of Juvenile Justice at the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Previously, she served for four years as the Administrator of the Community Justice Institute at Florida Atlantic University and the Director of the Balanced and Restorative Justice Project sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Prior to these positions, she has worked 30 + years in Community Corrections for Georgia and Florida State Government. Educated at Clemson University and Emory University, she has provided training in both state and national venues for many years and has authored and co-authored a number of articles on justice system issues and adult and juvenile justice curricula and restorative justice in communities and schools.
Disclosure: Dee K. Bell, PhD has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; in the following settings: Adult Corrections, Juvenile Corrections.
Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.