Frequent suicide-related crises expose correctional clinical staff to constant emergency response, increasing the risk of desensitization and compassion fatigue over time. This session examines how repeated crises can affect clinical judgment, strain therapeutic relationships, and impact patient outcomes. Participants will explore the difference between desensitization and resilience and learn system-level strategies that support staff well-being while sustaining strong, responsive suicide prevention practices.

Educational Objectives

• Identify signs of desensitization and compassion fatigue
• Examine how repeated suicide crises can impair treatment quality
• Apply system-level strategies to support quality outcomes

Level: Intermediate