This session explores best practices for preventing youth suicide and self-harm in correctional settings amid rising behavioral health needs. Many systems struggle to ensure safety and provide timely intervention. Attendees will learn effective strategies including screening, safe environments, access to care, trained staff, and family involvement. Real-world examples from a large state system will demonstrate how cross-department communication and integrated treatment planning can enhance safety and clinical outcomes.

Educational Objectives

• Review suicide and self-harm prevention strategies for youth
• Describe processes for improving cross-department communication and integrated treatment planning
• Discuss how to implement these processes

Level:Intermediate