Basic Guide to Mental Health Services in Jails: The Workbook - Paperback

by National Institute of Corrections U. S. (Created by), Lillis M. Lloyd (Author)

Areas addressed include history of mental health in jails, major types of mental disorders, personality disorders, suicide awareness/prevention, and liability and negligence. Length of training is sixteen hours. Audience includes correctional professionals such as officers, mental health staff, social workers, counselors, nurses, and intake and classification workers. The training package consists of a one-volume manual.