Book
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention in County Jails and Police Lockups: Trainer’s Manual
New York State Office of Mental Health~~New York State Commission of Correction~~Sherman L G
This trainer’s manual is designed for use in county jails & police lockups. A materials list, & a visual aids list is presented. Its educational components include: why, when & how suicide occur in jails, the signs of suicide, myths about suicide, substance abuse & suicide, mental illness & suicide, screening guidelines, communicating with suicidal inmates, dealing with crisis situations, & procedural guidelines. Selected readings are also provided. (VM)