Law enforcement officers and prosecutors serve on the front lines of public safety and often operate in high-pressure and high-risk environments. On a regular basis, police officers are called to scenes involving emotionally charged incidents and life-threatening situations. Similarly, prosecutors are exposed to graphic evidence and high caseloads and are charged with life-altering decision-making. Sustained exposure to trauma, extreme stress, and high workloads in the course

As a leading cause of death for people under the age of 65, suicide risk increases for those within a jail or carceral setting, even for just one night. Justice-involved individuals who experience mental health disorders, including substance use disorder (SUD), are five times more likely to consider suicide than the general public.  In this Ask the Expert series, Dr. Lauren Weinstock discusses the importance of identifying suicide risk, specifically in jails, and how doing so

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