Suicide Risk Assessment in Jails & Prisons

Suicide Risk Assessment in Jails & Prisons: 10 Key Issues We Don't Talk About, But Should

Date & Time
September 26, 2025
9:00am - 4:00pm (6 CE)

Location
Virtual

Summary

Misunderstanding and myths related to suicide risk among incarcerated individuals--and how to best assess that risk--continue to exist. This 6-hour course is highly-interactive and covers 10 key issues you should be aware of if you assess suicide risk in a correctional setting or supervise others who do. The training focuses on standard of care and best practices—to help save lives as well as reduce the risk of litigation. Current controversies in suicide risk assessment will be discussed and lessons learned from correctional suicide lawsuits will be highlighted.

Presented By

Lisa Boesky, PhD
Lisa Boesky is a jail suicide expert and psychologist who has consulted with corrections for over 25 years—and has trained thousands of professionals on how to prevent suicides in correctional facilities. Lisa goes into jails to evaluate their suicide prevention policies/practices and provides recommendations for improvement. She serves as an opinion source for national media including USA Today, CNN, Fox News, & The Wall Street Journal, among others. Lisa is an experienced expert witness and forensic consultant on lawsuits involving incarcerated individuals who kill themselves in custody.

Find out more at SuicidePreventionExpert.com

Learning Objectives

Explain one of the most important issues suicide risk assessment should focus on--but usually does not
Describe one key controversy regarding who is most at risk for suicide in corrections and three ways to positively address it
List three common suicide risk documentation mistakes and the negative impact on litigation
List three ways to improve the effectiveness of safety planning
List at least three actions professionals who assess suicide among incarcerated individuals should take to help save lives and decrease the risk of litigation

CE Credit

Intended Audience

Experience Level

6 CE Available for CPA, BBS
Additional Continuing Education Information

This training is intended for mental health clinicians.

This training is appropriate for all level clinicians.

Complaint & Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
Cancellations are non-refundable if made within 30 days of the date of the event.

Complaints regarding instructors and/or presentation content can be sent to the FMHAC Executive Director at [email protected] and will be addressed in conjunction with the Director of Education within 14 days.

Forensic Mental Health Association of California (FOR005) is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts continuing education credit granted by the California Psychological Association or by any of its Approved Providers. Forensic Mental Health Association of California maintains responsibility for this program and its content.