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Suicide Assessment & Treatment in Sexual Offenders

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CE Credits: 3 Credits
Length: 3 Hours
Level: Introductory
CE Eligibility: APA, ASWB ACE, ANCC, NAADAC, CPA, NYSED
Training Style: Video
Category: GIFR Membership Exclusive
Intended Audience: Mental Health, Correctional, and Legal Professionals

Training Description
Research suggests that sexual offenders may be at elevated risk for suicide. This presentation examines general, prison and sexual offender specific risk factors for suicidal behavior, including the literature examining collateral consequences of sexual offender legislation. Next, suicide risk assessment for both incarcerated and released sexual offenders will be discussed. Finally we will review medical, psychotherapeutic, systemic and peer support interventions that have been shown to reduce the occurrence of suicidal behavior and how these may be applicable to sexual offending populations.
Trainer Biography
Elizabeth L. Jeglic, PhD is a Professor of Psychology. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Binghamton University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania under the mentorship of Dr. Aaron T. Beck where she specialized in the assessment and treatment of suicidal behavior. Dr. Jeglic's research interests are primarily focused on issues broadly related to sexual offender assessment, treatment and public policy and suicide risk assessment. She has received grants from the National Institute of Justice and the American Association for Suicide Prevention to fund her research. Dr. Jeglic has published over 85 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. Dr. Jeglic recently published a book entitled Sexual Offending: Evidence Based Legislation and Prevention. She is an Associate Editor of Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment and is on the editorial board of Psychology, Public Policy and Law. Along with Dr. Cynthia Calkins, she is co-Director of the Sex Offender Research Lab (SORL). She was awarded the Fay Honey Knopp Award from the New State Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers for her contributions to the prevention of sexual violence.
Learning Objectives
This training is designed to help you:
  • Describe general and specific risk factors for suicide among those who have committed sexually based offenses
  • Understand how to assess for risk among those who have committed sexual offenses
  • Evaluate best practices for suicide intervention for sex offenders who are at risk for engaging in suicidal behavior

1 Sponsorship: The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc is approved by the American Psychological Association, National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, and Canadian Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education trainings. Global Institute of Forensic Research (GIFR) has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education provider, ACEP No. 6711. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. GIFR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. The American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts Continuing Education Credit sponsored by the American Psychological Association. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc (provider #1371) is also approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. ACE provider approval period: 6/8/2022-6/8/2025. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.
2 Refund/Cancellation Policy: If you wish to request a refund on account of technical difficulties, please contact [email protected].
3 Commercial Supports: The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc reports no conflicts of interest in the development and sponsorship of this training. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc receives no commercial support for its Continuing Education programs or from its presenters.

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