Issue Brief Summary:
This issue brief on suicide among correctional officers was written by Professor Natasha Frost, Frederick Field and colleagues at the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC). The brief provides an overview of the issue, pinpoints obstacles to suicide prevention within this population, and suggests opportunities for mental health support. The document includes further resources relating to correctional officer suicide prevention, such as assessment tools and clinical intervention trainings. This brief pulls from the existing research and considers experiences from clinicians, correctional officers, and family members impacted by the issue.
Funders:
This issue brief was funded by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center within the University of Oklahoma’s Health Sciences Center.
