Resource Tag: CORRECTIONS WORKERS

This paper focuses on prison history & recent implementation of a progressive operations/management program known as “He Ara Hou” (Maori for a new way). Positive results reported: higher administrative efficiency, decreased internal disorder, a competent stable workforce, & a human product whose sense of self-worth & charity have not been destroyed by years of frustration, […]

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This article provides an in-depth discussion of the first four steps of an eight-step protocol for a suicide prevention program for jails. These steps are: training; screening (at intake); communication (between arresting or transporting officer & jail staff, between & among prison staff, & between facility staff & the suicidal inmate); & housing. A case […]

Findings on possible influences on the numbers of inmate suicides & natural deaths in 204 U.S. jails are presented. Both inmate suicides & natural deaths decreased over time in larger facilities & in jails where medical tests of inmates on intake were added. Inmate suicides became less prevalent in jails where the ratio of staff […]

This article discusses suicide intervention in prisons. It looks at several individual case histories, policies and procedures and a court case on a completed suicide which occurred in a prison.

The ramifications of a jail suicide in Macon, Georgia are reviewed including: a lawsuit, the firings of three jail employees, the suspension of a police department captain, and the indictment of two of the fired employees for manslaughter.

The issue of stress factors are reviewed, as they pertain to jail administrators and personnel. This is especially noticeable with regards to the requirements placed on these individuals to manage critical incidents which may produce a set of psychological and physiological reactions.

This “Update” deals with the issue of adolescent suicide while incarcerated. It starts by reflecting on a case of youth sucide, and then goes on to look at various data analyses done throughout the US on adolescent suicide in lock up. Overall, the article looks at assessment, and intervention guidelines for dealing with adolescent suicide.

The issue of using pepper sprays in jails to prevent inmate suicides and to deter suicidal behaviour is discussed. The author presents cautions which came about after an inmate death was attributed to the use of pepper spray. Procedures which may reduce liability are also presented.

This journal contains articles based on jail suicides and negligence liability. The articles discusses: interactions between mental health professionals and security personnel; effectiveness of suicide contracts; issues of using restraints to control suicidal prisoners; and the effectiveness of using pepper spray to control suicidal prisoners.

This report is divided into 5 sections: 1) the scope of the assessment; 2) the importance of mental health issues to jails; 3) the results of the assessment; 4) a mental health plan; & 5) the authors’ conclusions. The majority of jail staff believed that genuine suicide attempts were rare & that most attempts were […]

Experts agree that a significant number of jail suicides could be avoided through: 1) the intervention of trained staff; 2) the implementation of a written suicide prevention policy; & 3) more common sense. In this article, Hayes first briefly describes what components a jail suicide prevention program should contain. He then discusses an actual jail […]

To reduce suicide & self-injury & their impact on offenders, staff & significant others, a comprehensive approach for the assessment, prevention, intervention, treatment, support, evaluation, research & training of staff is being developed by the Correctional Service of Canada. This article lists the specific activities which will be undertaken. Because staff training is key to […]

It is argued that major benefits can be derived by identifying those characteristics of a regime that influence levels of prison violence. A case study is presented to demonstrate the potential power of changing regime factors. Literature on violence in prisons & secure hospitals is then explored to determine which regime factors may be important. […]

This kit contains the written text of a lesson plan on suicide prevention in jails. The target audience is correctional officers & jailers. Test questions, student worksheets & handouts are included, as is the 1992 revision of the policies & procedures manual of the North Dakota State Penitentiary.

This report deals with an assessment of mental health needs & services in Louisiana jails. In particular, the topic of jail suicide is briefly discussed. The majority of jail staff seemed to believe that genuine suicide attempts were rare & that most jail suicide attempts were attention-getting behaviors. Many jails reported placing potentially suicidal inmates […]

This newsletter contains an article on a suicide prevention program in Illinois, including changes that have been implemented, such as training & screening procedures. The jail has not had a suicide rate since 1981. The 2nd article discusses the potential liability of jails for suicides & possible defense strategies. Finally, articles on policies & procedures […]

This newsletter provides information on 2 suicide prevention programs in Colorado & Wyoming. The Colorado program’s screening procedures, housing units, mental health services, discharge planning, & staff training are described. The componeents of the Wyoming program are: constant supervision, 15-minute emotional stability (observation at 15 minute intervals), & 30 minute observation. A resource list of […]

This test for New York correction workers evaluates their knowledge of the basic facts & concepts of suicide, the proper use of the Suicide Prevention Screening Guidelines, & the proper management & supervision of suicidal inmates. The test contains management & supervision of suicidal inmates. The test contains mainly multiple choice question, with a few […]

This handbook, for officers dealing with suicidal prisoners in county jails & police lockups, provides basic information on assessing & preventing suicide. It outlines the following: when most inmate suicides occur, methods commonly used, myths about suicide substance abuse & suicide, mental illness & suicide, risk indicators of suicide, how to identify & communicate with […]

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 […]

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