The New York State Local Forensic Suicide Prevention Crisis Service Model: Policy and Procedural Guideline Manual for Mental Health Programs

This manual outlines the New York State Suicide Prevention Crisis Service Model for mental health programs. The program facilitates the identification & treatment of inmates who are suicidal or acutely mentally ill. It details the scope of suicidal behaviour among inmates, program development, the model components, target populations & program goals, administration, screening guidelines, & policies & procedures. The model proposes an interagency approach. (VM)