Date & Time
Monday, July 20, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Time
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Name
326 The Self-Harm Prevention Office: A Collaborative Model for Care
Description
Rising rates of suicide and self-injury demand more than isolated interventions. This session spotlights Texas' response: 16 Self-Harm Prevention Offices that bring custody and mental health staff together to identify risk and intervene effectively. Learn how training, collaboration, and therapeutic engagement improve safety and support for people at highest risk and how this model is reshaping prevention efforts inside correctional settings.
Educational Objectives- Explain the creation of the Self-Harm Prevention Office
- Discuss the role of the mental health staff and their collaboration within SHPO
- Describe SHPO's unique challenges and opportunities
Level: Basic
Speakers