Development and implementation of a self-directed violence prevention training program for correctional behavioral health providers: a clinical trial study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-directed violence (SDV) comprises both suicide and self-injury and represents a pressing problem among incarcerated persons. Negative impacts of SDV in correctional settings also extend to behavioral health clinicians (BHCs) (e.g., job turnover). Correctional SDV risk assessment and management standards include staff training as part of the comprehensive approach. The Core Competency Model for Corrections (CCM-C) is a novel, evidence-informed training program for BHCs covering both clinician self-management and clinical care skills.

Methods

This pilot trial is a type 3 hybrid implementation-effectiveness approach. It will employ a wait-list control sequential cross-over design. Participants (N = 50-100) will be BHCs employed by the North Carolina Department o

SUBMITTER: Peiper LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11308153 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature