Cover Sheet ANNUAL TRAINING Instructor Guide FY 2019 LESSON PLAN TIME FRAME PURPOSE OBJECTIVES STUDENT MATERIALS INSTRUCTOR MATERIALS REFERENCES SUICIDE PREVENTION - Signs of Suicide Risks/Supervision of Inmates - Types of Suicide Intervention/Counseling Techniques - Suicide Precautions 1 Hour (Recommended) To increase staff knowledge about the factors related to inmate suicides and to raise awareness concerning the fundamental care and custody responsibilities of all staff. To provide basic information, skills, and techniques for recognizing, responding, follow-up and monitoring inmates in time of crisis. Meets ACA and BOP requirement. • Identify common myths and accurate information about suicide • List high risk groups, settings, and locations for suicide in your institution • Identify risk factors and warning signs which may identify a potential suicide attempt • State the four basic responses of a staff member who believes an inmate is at risk of suicide • Describe the location of the suicide watch room(s) at your institution and what staff should/should not do when assigned to work a suicide watch post None Noted • Lesson Plan • PowerPoint Presentation • PS 5324.08, Suicide Prevention Program • PS 5324.07, SENTRY Psychology Alert Function • American Correctional Association (ACA) Standard 4-4373, Suicide Prevention and Intervention • Inmate Suicide Roster, 2018 • Summary of Inmate Suicides, 2018 • Suicide Myths and Facts. Centre for Suicide Prevention. • Why is Suicide Prevention Education Important? Centre for Suicide Prevention. www.suicideinfo.ca • We Educate for Life. Centre for Suicide Prevention. Page 1 of 19 Suicide Prevention EFTA00122300