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BASICS AND BEYOND Suicide Prevention in Jails
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Objectives
Review the problem of jail suicide
Describe suicide risk
Discuss intervention procedures & best practices
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The Problem of Jail Suicide
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How Do Jails Compare?
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Suicide Rates in US Jails
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Jail Suicides have Decreased
The rate of jail suicides has dropped nearly threefold over the last 20 years.
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What Makes Jails Risky?
Jail Environments are Conducive to Suicidal Behaviors. Jail environments diminish personal control. Jails separate inmates from social support networks. Jails provide isolation/privacy. Jails may not have mental health resources.
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How do Inmates Import Risk?
Jails hold statistically high risk groups: young men mentally ill substance abusers previous suicide attempters
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The Perfect Storm
Vulnerable Risky Setting Population
Shame of Incarceration
Fear of Unknown Fear of Inmates
Relationship Stressors
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The Challenges
Smaller jails have higher suicide rates. 5 times higher in jails holding less than 50
inmates. These account for 14% of jail suicides. (BJS, 2005)
Many jails do not provide suicide prevention
training or do not provide it annually. (NIC, 2010)
Most jails have a suicide prevention policy, but many are not comprehensive. (NIC, 2010)
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Identifying Suicide Risk
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What is a Risk Factor?
A RISK FACTOR is a characteristic of a large sample of people who have committed suicide that appears to be statistically more common than would be expected.
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Risk Factors
SAD PERSONS Sex Age Depression Previous Suicide Attempt Ethanol Abuse Rational Thought Loss Social Support Lacking No Spouse Sickness
EXAMPLES of High Risk Male Very Young & Very Old Current or Previous Even Old Attempts Current Intoxication Inability to Solve Problems No Family/Recent Breakup Single/Divorced/Widowed Chronic Health Problems
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Inmates in the first week of incarceration Pre-trial inmates Mentally ill inmates Single celled inmates Sex offender inmates
Risk Factors Specific to Inmates
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What is a Warning Sign?
Warning signs are different than risk factors because they are behaviors rather than group characteristics.
A WARNING SIGN is a behavior exhibited by some individuals who are considering suicide.
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Warning Signs
Withdrawal from Friends & Family Suspiciousness Saying Goodbye Giving Away Possessions Symptoms of Depression Sad mood Loss of interest Fatigue Appetite disturbance Disturbed sleep
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Warning Signs Specific to Inmates
A suicidal statement at the time of arrest Rehearsal behaviors observed by staff Trying to obtain a single cell Hoarding medication
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Myths Increase Your Risk
There are many inaccurate myths about suicide and suicidal individuals.
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Myth: Decisions are Final
MYTH: “If a person decides to commit suicide, he or she will find a way regardless of what we do.”
FACTS: Suicidal impulses are often brief.
Most suicidal people have mixed feelings about
dying. The methods available to commit suicide can
influence the occurrence and outcome of suicidal acts.
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Myth: Don’t Talk About It
MYTH: “Asking a person about suicide might give them the idea.”
FACTS: Asking about suicidal
thoughts will not cause a suicide.
Showing concern will likely assist the inmate.
Open dialogue will
assist in identifying problems and attaining help.
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Myth: Just Playing Games
MYTH: “Inmates who threaten to kill themselves don’t really want to die.”
FACTS: Individuals who threaten
suicide are at higher risk.
Suicidal intent can change quickly.
The lethality of self-harm acts can be misjudged.
Accidental death can occur.
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Myth: But He Said…
MYTH: “If we ask about suicide and the inmate denies it, we’ve done our part.”
FACTS: There are many ways individuals may
communicate suicidal intent. If individuals could always know and
communicate their own risk, there would be no risk.
Mental health professionals are trained to examine all the risk factors and make informed recommendations.
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Case: The Fearful Inmate
Cases will be developed in consultation with OFDT/USMS.
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Case: The “Manipulative” Inmate
Cases will be developed in consultation with OFDT/USMS.
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Case: “I’m Not Suicidal”
Cases will be developed in consultation with OFDT/USMS.
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Best Practices for Prevention
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A Suicide Prevention Program
A Training Program for Staff (with annual refreshers)
Identification, Referral, and Evaluation
Housing
Observation and Treatment Plan
Intervention
Notification and Reporting
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and Mortality-Morbidity Review
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A Written Suicide Prevention Policy
Many jails do not have written suicide prevention policies.
Written policies help staff work together. Written policies clarify priorities.
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A Legal Case
Buffington v. Baltimore County
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Suicide Rates Before & After Implementation of a National Suicide Prevention Program
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Teamwork: A Culture of Prevention
All staff should know warning signs and make referrals.
Staff should communicate effectively about their concerns.
Supervisors should model prevention attitudes and behaviors.
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Staff Training at Key Points
Staff should be trained in suicide prevention during agency orientation.
Staff should receive at least annual refresher training.
Training should include: Effective attitudes toward suicide prevention Identification of risk factors & warning signs Effective responses to suicide risk Emergency response procedures Discussion of local issues & cases
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Suicide Prevention is a Process
Intake Screening
High Risk Periods
Staff Referral
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Use Wise Correctional Techniques
Double Cell at-risk inmates. Reduces Isolation Reduces Privacy Provides Rescue Opportunity
Place at-risk inmates in higher visibility cells.
Reduce or eliminate the presence of tie-off points.
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Frequent Observation
Natriello v. Flynn ACA Standards
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Emergency Response
Staff must undertake an emergency response Immediate life-saving efforts Emergency medical assistance
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Emergency Response: What Could Go Wrong?
Staff prematurely decide the offender has died. Staff do not promptly initiate life saving measures. Staff responses do not reflect the emergent nature of the
situation. Medical equipment doesn’t function in the environment. Key medical equipment isn’t brought to the scene. Suicide cut down tools are ineffective. Staff do not carry appropriate protective gear. Staff do not know where the Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) is or how to use it. Backboards are not used for neck injuries. Staff open cell doors to respond before assistance arrives. Keys are not promptly available to provide necessary access.
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A Legal Case
Heflin v. Stewart County
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Practice, Practice, Practice
Use Mock Drills to train staff. Use Mock Drills to test your systems.
Do stretchers fit down the ranges? Do staff know where the cut down tool is? Is it sharp? Do staff know how to use an AED? Do staff have their personal protective gear with them?
Amend your local training based on the
results of your Mock Drills.
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Resources
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Resources on the Internet
National Institute of Corrections hot link? Suicide Prevention Resource Center
http://www.sprc.org/about_sprc/index.asp National Center on Institutions & Alternatives
http://www.ncianet.org/services/suicide- prevention-in-custody/
Any concerns with this resource?
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Reading for Administrators Bonner, R. L. (2005). A Process Approach to Suicide Prevention
Behind Bars: A Working Guide for Program Directors and Practitioners. Nebraska: iUniverse.
Daniel, A. E. (2006). Preventing suicide in prison: A collaborative
responsibility of administrative, custodial, and clinical staff. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and Law, 34(2) 165-175.
Konrad, N. Daigle, M. S., Daniel, A. E., Dear, G. E., Frottier, P., Hayes, L. M., Kerhof, A., Leibling, A., Sarchiapone, M. (2007). Preventing suicide in prisons, part I: Recommendations from the International Association for Suicide Prevention Task Force on Suicide in Prisons. Crisis, 28(3), 113-121.
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Reading for Clinicians Rudd, M. D., Cukrowicz, K. C., & Bryan, C. J. (2008). Core
competencies in suicide risk assessment and management: Implications for supervision. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 2(4), 219-228.
Simpson, S. & Stacy, M. (2004). Avoiding the malpractice
snare: Documenting suicide risk assessment. Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 10(3), 1-5.
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Training Materials for Staff California Institute for Mental Health. On Your Watch: The Challenge of
Jail Suicide. [Motion picture]. (Available from the California Institute for Mental Health, 2030 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814)
United States Department of Health and Human Services. (2009).
Addressing Suicidal thoughts and Behaviors (Treatment Improvement Protocol, TIP 50, DHHS Pub No. SMA 09-4381). Rockville, MD: Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. http://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-50-Addressing-
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