This program is designed to give social workers who work in public defender & correctional settings direction about risk factors for suicide in jails, assessment for it, and existing research on the topic.

September 10, 2026
1:00-4:15 Eastern time
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Presenters:

Akeem Browder (check out this interview)

Amy Anapolsky, LCSW
Mental Health Director
Clark County Detention Center

Dr. Jessica Arabski
Forensic and Chief Psychiatrist
Clark County Detention Center

Learning Objectives (coming soon)

This program is sanctioned by the Forensic Social Work Alliance.   It would be appropriate to list or note this program among a professional’s specialized areas of training. It would not be appropriate to list as a credential after one’s name. The program is being offered in a virtual/online format.  Participation in all parts of the program is required to complete the certificate program.  The format will allow for viewing of the presentation and supporting materials as well as interaction between the presenters and participants in real time.  Registered participants will receive instructions on how to gain access to this event via email approximately one week prior to the event.  If you have questions about the program, please contact Jim Campbell at jim.campbell@nofsw.org.
 
Course completion requirements: To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.

​The Forensic Social Work Alliance, provider #1823, formerly the National Organization of Forensic Social Work, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.  ACE provider approval period: 07/18/2023–07/18/2026.  Social workers completing this course receive 3.0 continuing education credits.

National Organization of Forensic Social Work is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0876.

System requirements: 

• Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
• Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
• Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.

Registrations must be received no later than one week prior to the program.  These programs are live, synchronous interactive programs using the zoom platform.  Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. 

Please contact Jim Campbell at jim.campbell@nofsw.org with questions, concerns, or grievances about this course including information regarding ADA accommodations.  For presenter bio’s and learning objectives contact Jim Campbell.