POLICY RESEARCH ASSOCIATESPRA
CREATING POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE
ABOUT THIS TRAININGThis 1/2-day, instructor-led training convenes community corrections professionals and other community stakeholders to provide information and resources to prevent suicide among individuals in contact with the criminal justice system. This training can be county or a regionally based.
OBJECTIVES• Prevents suicide• Helps participants learn how to talk about suicide• Develops partnerships with mental health professionals• Creates a plan for taking action
LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Increases awareness of risk factors • Addresses issues related to making appropriate referrals to
qualified mental health professionals for further assessment • Provides a practical model for taking action to prevent suicide
TRAINING PARTICIPANTS• Community corrections professionals routinely interact with
individuals at above average risk for suicide during a time of elevated stress
• Community corrections professionals are in a unique position to identify those at imminent risk of suicide and take preventative action
ABOUT PRAWe are a national leader in behavioral health services research and its application to social change. Since 1987, we have assisted over 200 communities nationwide through a broad range of services to guide policy and practice.We conduct meaningful, quality work to improve the lives of people who are disadvantaged through evaluation and research, technical assistance and training, and facilitation and event planning that makes an impact in the field and promotes a positive work environment.
LEARN MORE345 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054 p. (518) 439-7415 | f. (518) 439-7612 [email protected] | www.prainc.com
SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING FORCOMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROFESSIONALS
