De-escalation/BIP
Why is managing a crisis important?
Name two of three.
Safety for all, fewer tragedies, better outcomes.
Why is it important for all correctional staff to learn about trauma and its effects?
It helps officers to respond in ways that mat de-escalate behavior and avoid re-traumatization.
What is the primary challenge faced by individuals with substance use disorders when trying to live a drug-free life?
They struggle with the ability to feel pleasure and the lack of motivation due to long-lasting brain changes.
Fill in the blank. Asking the question "are you thinking about suicide?" communicates that you are open to speaking about suicide in a _________ and supportive way, which can open the door for effective dialogue.
Non-Judgmental.
Under what circumstances would an employee lose the right to claim self-defense?
If the employee participates in mutual combat or "squares up".
Trauma involves three key components often referred to as the "three e's" ________, experience, and effect.
Event.
How do you define integrity as outlined in the core values?
The moral compass that guides one to do what is right at all times.
What dies the acronym DLINES stand for in the context of suicide prevention?
What is not a way to show active listening skills?
Avoiding eye contact.
True or False. When intervening with an aggressive inmate, correctional staff should immediately use the most restrictive physical intervention available to quickly regain control of the situation.
False.
True or False. Dementia is a natural part of aging, and all older adults will eventually develop it.
False.
What does the S.A.L method assess in the context of suicide prevention?
Specificity of the plan, availability of the method, and lethality of the method.
What is the primary goal of verbal de-escalation in a confrontational situation?
To defuse hostility and encourage voluntary compliance.
What is the number one cause of employee death while on duty at TDCJ?
Medical conditions.
Why is it important for correctional professionals to assess their own perceptions and attitudes toward individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, or substance use disorders?
Because perceptions influence attitudes, which shape behaviors and can escalate or de-escalate situations.
True or False. An individual can be suicidal even if they do not have a diagnosed mental health disorder.
True.
When using force in self-defense or defense of another, which of the following areas is considered appropriate to strike?
Clavicle or collarbone.
What are the long-term consequences of traumatic stress if untreated?
Name two out of three.
PTSD, Violent/Abusive Behavior, Anxiety
What is the best way to describe Alzheimer's disease?
It is a progressive and fatal form of dementia that affects memory, reasoning and behavior.
What is not an example of a verbal indicator of a potential mental health condition?
Unusual clothing for the weather.