Behavioral Health Practices for Jail Deputies and Administrators

Course Summary

While the course strives to provide an accurate and evidence-based approach to recognizing and responding to behavioral health disorders in jails, it is important to acknowledge certain limitations. The content, while current to the best of our knowledge, may not encompass all recent developments in this rapidly evolving field. The approaches discussed may not be universally applicable, as they are influenced by individual client factors and limitations in healthcare systems. All references have been peer-reviewed. Attendees are also encouraged to continuously seek out the latest research and guidelines to complement the information provided in this training.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Develop an understanding of the goals of the behavioral health system.
   a. Recognize the prevalence of behavioral health disorders of people in custody.
   b. Recognize common symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
   c. Recognize the importance of treatment.
2. Use strategies to help people with behavioral health disorders.
   a. Recognize what a behavioral health disorder looks like.
   b. Describe strategies for helping people with behavioral health disorders.

Learning Audience

This training is for Colorado jail deputies and administrators.

Course Duration

• 60 minutes