Course details and purchase

The course consists of 5 modules with 20 videos.

Module list (click on each title to see contents)

Purchase options

  • Module I
  • Module II
  • Module III
  • Module IV
  • Module V
  • Conclusion

Dr. Daniel’s book

The “What”, the “How” and the “Why” of Suicide

Lesson 1. Basic tenets of suicide prevention
Lesson 2. Definitions and “What” of suicide
Lesson 3. Methods of suicide
Lesson 4. The “Why” of suicide

Overview of suicide

Lesson 1. Facts, Myths and Figures
Lesson 2. 14 problems commonly noted in lawsuits
Lesson 3. System problems
Lesson 4. Role of stakeholders

Suicide Screening and Suicide Risk Assessment

Lesson 1. Risk and protective factors
Lesson 2. Mental disorders and suicide risk
Lesson 3. Suicide screening
Lesson 4. Suicide risk assessment

Monitoring and Treatment of “at risk” inmates

Lesson 1. Suicide watch procedures and monitoring
Lesson 2. Logs, Documentation and Emergency Management
Lesson 3. Medication Management as suicide prevention tool
Lesson 4a. Involuntary medication treatment
Lesson 4b. Detoxification protocol

Legal Liability

Lesson 1. Medical malpractice and Negligence by Correctional officers
Lesson 2. Deliberate Indifference, Monell Claims and ADA claims
Lesson 3. Lessons learned from case law from 1980 to 2020

“Suicide in Jails and Prisons: Preventive and Legal Perspectives: A Guide for Correctional and Mental Health Staff, Experts, and Attorneys” can also be acquired individually, either the standard edition or the autographed version.
The book is mailed in a protective, negative-pressure, film. The book is mailed at the billing address for the card used for payment.

To buy the autographed version, please click the button below.

The entire course is also included in Membership packages, Professional and Institutional.

To buy either the Professional or Institutional memberships, please selectclick the button below.

Student package

Package includes unlimited access for 2 devices to all course materials (5 modules with 20 videos).
Individual lessons can be viewed online or downloaded on the device.

Master package

This package bundles all Student package features with

  • a copy of the book “Suicide in Jails and Prisons: Preventive and Legal Perspectives: A Guide for Correctional and Mental Health Staff, Experts, and Attorneys”
  • 15-minute, no obligation, professional consultation with Dr. Daniel

Enthusiast package

This package adds to Master package features

  • an autographed copy of the book “Suicide in Jails and Prisons: Preventive and Legal Perspectives: A Guide for Correctional and Mental Health Staff, Experts, and Attorneys” (the package includes only one copy of the book)
  • case of the month discussion
  • participation in the online forum

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