In-custody deaths are an uncomfortable reality of working in a carceral setting. The internal management of the aftermath of an in-custody death presents challenges for jail and mental health leadership. This presentation will review research about the management of in-custody deaths in correctional settings and will address how such deaths are addressed at Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas by discussing specific interventions used by custody and mental health staff.

Educational Objectives

• List the most common causes of in-custody deaths in jail
• Discuss administration practices used by custody and clinical staff at CCDC following an in-custody death
• Describe practices used by custody and clinical staff at CCDC to meet the emotional needs of jail residents and staff exposed to an in-custody death

Level:Intermediate