Training Program for Correctional Mental Health Providers

(CCM-C Trial)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Disqualifiers: Cognitive impairments, CAP membership

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

100 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The overall goal of this project is to design, implement, and revise the Core Competency Model for Corrections (CCM-C), an evidence-based Self-Directed Violence (SDV) prevention training program for correctional mental health providers in the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (DAC). The proposed specific aims are: Aim 1: To create the CCM-C training program. Aim 2: To assess preliminary training effectiveness. Aim 3: To gather training program quality improvement feedback from corrections stakeholders.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for correctional mental health providers in the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections. It's designed to help them prevent self-directed violence (SDV) among inmates. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, so it appears open to all staff within this department.

Inclusion Criteria

Living in the U.S.

Currently employed by the NC DAC

I am a Behavioral Health Clinician and I am 18 years or older.

Exclusion Criteria

Being a member of the study correctional advisory panel (CAP)

I am able to understand and consent to participate in a study.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Training

Participants receive the Core Competency Model for Corrections (CCM-C) Self-Directed Violence Prevention Training

2 weeks

Online self-report evaluations

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for training effectiveness and feedback is gathered

Immediately post-training

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Core Competency Model for Corrections (CCM-C) Self-Directed Violence Prevention Training

Trial Overview The Core Competency Model for Corrections (CCM-C) Self-Directed Violence Prevention Training program is being tested. The study aims to create the training, assess its effectiveness preliminarily, and improve it based on feedback from corrections stakeholders.

Participant Groups

Group I: Core Competency Model for Corrections (CCM-C) Self-Directed Violence Prevention Training group 2 Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Receives CCM-C training two weeks after follow-up 1 assessment.

Group II: Core Competency Model for Corrections (CCM-C) Self-Directed Violence Prevention Training group 1 Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Receives CCM-C training two weeks after baseline assessment.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Lead Sponsor

Trials

27

Recruited

12,200+

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Collaborator

Trials

15

Recruited

94,300+

North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections

Collaborator

Trials

1

Recruited

100+