Texas SB2839 mandates training for correctional officers and certain Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees on de-escalation, crisis.

Texas SB2839, also known as the Jovian Motley Act, requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide training to correctional officers and certain other employees on de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques, as well as behavioral health. The training must cover effective communication, alternatives to physical restraints, techniques for limiting the use of force, increased awareness of behavioral health concerns, crisis recognition and prevention, suicide risk and prevention, and access to employee assistance programs.

Texas SB2839 mandates training for correctional officers and certain Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees on de-escalation, crisis.

Texas SB2839, also known as the Jovian Motley Act, requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide training to correctional officers and certain other employees on de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques, as well as behavioral health. The training must cover effective communication, alternatives to physical restraints, techniques for limiting the use of force, increased awareness of behavioral health concerns, crisis recognition and prevention, suicide risk and prevention, and access to employee assistance programs.