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Suicide Risk Assessment
Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg ft 76318-054
Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facilit : NYM Unit Team: A&O
Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Provider: Chief Psychologist
Type of Housing: Other Psychological Observation
Cell Accommodation: Singe Cell
FINDINGS
This assessment and the resulting recommendations are based on the following sources of information:
Clinical Interview, Medical Record
Inmate Epstein was placed on sychological observation when he returned from court yesterday evening 7/8/19 for
precautionary reasons. He is t a suicide watch at this time.
Reason for Referral
Inmate Epstein is being seen f e risk assessment today for precautionary reasons. Inmate Epstein has various
risk factors for suicidality at this ing a high profile case with media attention, sex offense/trafficking charges,
pre-trial status, and he had a court ing yesterday which could have given him bad news regarding his legal
situation. As such, this writer instru &D staff s well as the Lieutenants Office, to immediately notify the
psychology department when he returned fr . Inmate Epstein returned from court after duty hours and denied
suicidality. The aforementioned staff notifi -call psychologist and inmate Epstein was placed on a precautionary
psychological observation status until psychol ALlterview him this morning to conduct a suicide risk assessment.
Developmental History
Inmate Epstein denied any history of being the victimmha gipetrator of physical or sexual abuse.
EditcaticinaingiatyirdnititiviaMpainnt
Inmate Epstein reported he obtained his high school diplom d ed some graduate classes in the area of
mathematics.
Arrest History and Experience of Incarceration
Inmate Epstein reported he has served time in Palm Beach County jail nse charges (soliciting prostitution) in
the past. He is now being charged with sex trafficking, on a federal level.
Mental Health History
Inmate Epstein denied any history of mental health treatment, either on an inpatiellr tient basis. Inmate Epstein
denied any treatment in the past or present with psychotropic medication. He also d yracute mental health
symptoms at this time.
Self-Harm History
Inmate Epstein denied any past or present suicidal ideation, intention or plan. He denied ever efging in any suicide
attempts or self-injurious behavior in the past.
Substance Abuse History
Inmate Epstein denied any alcohol or substance abuse. He said it is well-known that he does not even drink alcohol.
Medical Concerns
Inmate Epstein denied any significant medical problems, other than a history of high triglycerides. He reported feeling
constipated at this time.
Current Problem
Inmate Epstein is currently on psychological observation due to his having multiple risk factors associated with
suicidality. He denies any suicidality at this time and has no mental health or suicide history. He is being seen (or a
suicide risk assessment in an abundance of caution.
Current Mental Status
Level of Consciousness: Alert and Oriented
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- Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76318.054
Date of Birth: 01120/1953 Sex: M Facili : NYM Unit Team: A&O
Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Provider. Chief Psychologist
Psychomotor Activity: Normal
General Appearance: Normal
Behavior: Cooperative
Mood: Appropriate to Content
Thought Process: Goal Directed
Thought Content: Normal
Inmate Epstein did not exhibit any acute psychopathology and exhibited a clear mental status.
Current Mental Status: Mr. EP N was alert and oriented. He was polite, calm, and cooperative in demeanor. He exhibited
a neutral affect with approp 'a e. Eye contact and hygiene were appropriate. The inmate spoke with normal rate, tone,
and volume. His thoughts nized and coherent, with no loosening of associations or tangential, circumstantial, or
irrelevant content. There ce of perceptual disturbance, delusional ideation, or a formal thought disorder. He did
not engage in any bizarre or ina to behavior. He noted having normal sleeping and eating habits. Mr. EPSTEIN
explicitly denied recent and curre eation, planning, and intent. He was future-oriented and expressed a
commitment to life and safety, agree tact staff immediately should he experience suicidal ideation.
RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS SSED:
This writer screened the inmate for a variety o vakdated factors commonly associated with risk for self-harm and
suicide.
The following STATIC risk factors were assessed and increase the inmate's risk for engaging in suicide related
behaviors: High Profile Crime, Lack of family connect ender status
Of the DYNAMIC risk factors assessed, none were foundo$r t.
The following PROTECTIVE factors were assessed to be pres may decrease the inmate's risk of suicide:Able to identify
reasons to live, Adequate problem solving skills, Denial of suici j 1jntention/plans, Future orientation, View of death as
negative, Willingness to engage in treatment
As noted above. Inmate Epstein is a 66-year-old Caucasian male. He k factors for suicidality at this time
including a high profile case with extensive media attention, sex offense/t arges, pre-trial status, and he had a court
proceeding yesterday which may have given him bad news regarding his leg Inmate Epstein also informed this
writer that his only family at this time is his brother, with whom he does not haw ationship with.
Despite these risk factors, inmate Epstein possesses a number of protective factors alt Inmate Epstein adamantly
denied any suicidal ideation, intention or plan. He was very future oriented and requeste n call, to meet with his
attorney, to take a shower, and to brush his teeth. He was eating his cereal when this writ d said "I have my paper
spoon here." He reported he is going to have a bail hearing on Monday and believes he is go t sed from jail.
Inmate Epstein reported he is a Banker and has a "big business" in the community and that "be n." He also
revealed he enjoys learning and teaching. He has confidence in his attorney and described him as' petent." Inmate
Epstein denied any mental health history or history of suicidality. He also reported none of his family members have mental
health histories. Inmate Epstein stated he is a mathematician and took post graduate classes in this area of study. Inmate
Epstein stated he has a support system in the community, including friends and other associates. Finally, inmate Epstein
demonstrated a good sense of humor and did not appear dysphoric, agitated or anxious. No acute psychopathology was noted
Overall, inmate Epstein has numerous protective factors at this time that outweigh his risk factors for suicidality. He has a
positive outlook regarding his legal case, demonstrates no psychiatric symptoms, has no psychiatric or suicide history, and
verbalized a desire to be alive at this time and future orientation.
DIAGNOSIS.
No Diagnosis, No Dx - Current
CONCLUSIONS
The Overall Acute Suicide Risk for this Inmate is: Low
Overall Chronic Suicide Risk for this Inmate is: Absent
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Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD
Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facilit : NYM Unit Team: A&O
Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Provider: /Chief Psychologist
RECOMMENDATIONS
of his current sex offense
Inmate Epstein is currently on psychological observation pending suitable housing placement. In light
to be confined in a suitable housing unit. Inmate Epstein
charges and extensive media coverage on the television, he will need
be for a psychologic al observation follow-up session once he
will be seen daily while on psychological observation and will seen
the need for psychologica l intervention, self-help materials, or follow-up.
is released from observation. Inmate Epstein denied
CARE1-MH is indicative of an inmate who shows no significant level
He has been classified as a CC1-MH inmate at this time.
mental illness and demonstrate s no need for regular mental health intervention.
of functional impairment associated with a
Suicide Watch: A suicide watch is not warranted at this time
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Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 763 8-054
Date of Birth 01/20/1953 Sex: M Race WHITE
Encounter Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Facility: NYM
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Bureau of Prisons
Psychology Services
Suicide Risk Assessment
EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg If 76318-054
Inmate Name:
Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M M Unit Team A&O
Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Provider ;Chief Psychologist
Type of Housing: Other Psychological Observation
Cell Accommodation: Single Cell
FINDINGS
This assessment and the resulting recommendations are based on the following sources of information:
Medical Record, Clinical Interview
for
Inmate Epstein was placed on psychological observation when he returned from court yesterday evening 7/8/19
precautionary reasons. He is not on a suicide watch at this time. He was seen this morning for a psycholoc, ice' observation
at-risk
contact and suicide risk assessment this morning, 7/9/19, at 7:30 a.m. as it was determined he possessed same
factors for suicidafity.
Reason for Referral
various
Inmate Epstein is being seen for suicide risk assessment today for precautionary reasons. Inmate Epstein has
risk factors for suicidally at this time including a high profile case with media attention, sex offense/traf ficing charges,
pre-trial status, and he had a court proceeding yesterday which could have given him bad news regarding his legal
situation. As such, this writer instructed R&D staff, as well as the Lieutenants Office, to Immediately notify the
psychology department when he returned from court Inmate Epstein returned from court after duty hours and denied
y
suicidafity. The aforementioned staff notified the on-call psychologist and inmate Epstein was placed on a precautionar
.
psychological observation status until psychology could interview him this morning to conduct a suicide risk assessment
pevelnnmental HIctory
Inmate Epstein denied any history of being the victim and/or perpetrator of physical or sexual abuse.
Educational HIstoiy/CognItive Impairment
Inmate Epstein reported he obtained his high school diploma and attended some graduate classes in the area of
mathematics.
Arrest History and Experience of Incarceration
in
Inmate Epstein reported he has served time in Palm Beach County jail on sex offense charges (soliciting rostitution)
the past. He is now being charged with sex trafficking, on a federal level.
Mental Health History
I mate Epstein
Inmate Epstein denied any history of mental health treatment, either on an inpatient or outpatient basis.
denied any treatment in the past or present with psychotropic medication. He also denied any acute men health
symptoms at this time.
Self-Harm History
suicide
Inmate Epstein denied any past or present suicidal ideation, intention or plan. He denied ever engaging in any
attempts or self-injurious behavior in the past.
Substance Abuse History
Inmate Epstein denied any alcohol or substance abuse. He said it is well-known that he does not even drink alcohol.
Medical Concerns
feeling
Inmate Epstein denied any significant medical problems, other than a history of high triglycerides. He reported
constipated at this time.
Current Problem
Inmate Epstein is currently on psychological observation due to his having multiple risk factors associate with
for a
suicidality_ He denies any suicidality at this time and has no mental health or suicide history. He is being seen
suicide risk assessment in an abundance of caution.
Current Mental
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Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76318-054
Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facilit : NYM Unit Team. A&O
Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Provider. Chief Psychologist
Level of Consciousness: Alert and Oriented
Psychomotor Activity Normal
General Appearance: Normal
Behavior: Cooperative
Mood: Appropriate to Content
Thought Process: Goal Directed
Thought Content: Normal
Inmate Epstein did not exhibit any acute psychopathology and exhibited a clear mental status.
Current Mental Status: Mr. EPSTEIN was alert and oriented. He was polite, calm, and cooperative in demeanor. He exhibited
a neutral affect with appropriate range. Eye contact and hygiene were appropriate. The inmate spoke with rormal rate, tone,
and volume. His thoughts were organized and coherent, with no loosening of associations or tangential, cir mstantial or
irrelevant content. There was no evidence of perceptual disturbance, delusional ideation, or a formal though disorder. He did
not engage in any bizarre or inappropriate behavior. He noted having normal sleeping and eating habits. Mr. EPSTEIN
explicitly denied recent and current suicidal Ideation, planning, and intent. He was future-oriented and expressed a
commitment to life and safety, agreeing to contact staff immediately should he experience suicidal ideation.
RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS ASSESSED:
This writer screened the inmate for a variety of empirically validated factors commonly associated with risk for self-harm and
suicide.
The following STATIC risk factors were assessed to be present and increase the inmate's risk for engaging in suicide related
behaviors: Sex offender status, Lack of family connections, High Profile Crime
Of the DYNAMIC risk factors assessed, none were found to be present.
The following PROTECTIVE factors were assessed to be present and may decrease the inmate's risk of suici e:WIfingness to
engage In treatment, View of death as negative, Future orientation, Denial of suicidal ideation/intention/plans, Adequate problem
solving skills, Able to identify reasons to live
As noted above, Inmate Epstein is a 66-year-old Caucasian male. He has various risk factors for suicidality a this time
including a high profile case with extensive media attention, sex offense/trafficking charges, pre-trial status, a d he had a court
proceeding yesterday which may have given him bad news regarding his legal situation. Inmate Epstein also informed this
writer that his only family at this time is his brother, with whom he does not have a close relationship with. I
Despite these risk factors, inmate Epstein possesses a number of protective factors at this time. Inmate Epst(i!,in adamantly
denied any suicidal ideation, intention or plan. He was very future oriented and requested a phone call, to m et with his
attorney, to take a shower, and to brush his teeth. He was eating his cereal when this writer arrived and said 'I have my paper
spoon here." He reported he is going to have a ball hearing on Monday and believes he Is going to be releas from Jail.
Inmate Epstein reported he is a Banker and has a "big business" in the community and that "being alive is fu " He also
revealed he enjoys learning and teaching. He has confidence in his attorney and described him as "compete t" Inmate
Epstein denied any mental health history or history of suicidality. He also reported none of his family membe have mental
health histories. Inmate Epstein stated he is a mathematician and took post graduate classes in this area of tudy. Inmate
Epstein stated he has a support system in the community, including friends and other associates. Finally, initiate Epstein
demonstrated a good sense of humor and did not appear dysphoric, agitated or anxious. No acute psychopathology was noted.
Overall, inmate Epstein has numerous protective factors at this time that outweigh his risk factors for suicidaliJy. He has a
positive outlook regarding his legal case, demonstrates no psychiatric symptoms, has no psychiatric or suici e history, and
verbalized a desire to be alive at this time and future orientation.
DIAGNOSIS-
No Diagnosis, No Dx - Current
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Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg a: 76318-054
Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M .11.17 /1 Unit Team: A&O
Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Provider: Chief Psychologist
CONCLUSIONS
The Overall Acute Suicide Risk for this Inmate is: Low
Overall Chronic Suicide Risk for this Inmate is: Absent
RECOMMENDATION
Inmate Epstein is currently on psychological observation pending suitable housing placement. In light of his rent sex offense
charges and extensive media coverage on the television, he will need to be confined in a suitable housing un Inmate Epstein
will be seen daily while on psychological observation and will be seen for a psychological observation follow-u session once he
is released from observation. Inmate Epstein denied the need for psychological intervention, self-help materi s, or follow-up.
He has been classified as a CC1-IMI-I inmate at this time. CARE1-MH is indicative of an inmate who shows significant level
of functional impairment associated with a mental illness and demonstrates no need for regular mental health teNention.
Suicide Watch: A suicide watch Is not warranted at this time
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Psychology Services
Diagnostic and Care Level Formulation
Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76318.054
Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facility: NYM Unit Team: A&O
Date: 07/09/2019 10:13 Provider: Chief
Relevant Historical Information
Inmate Epstein is a 66-year-old Caucasian male, currently incarcerated on sex trafficking charges. He denied any
history of mental health treatment, either on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Inmate Epstein denied any treatment in the
past or present with psychotropic medication. He also denied any acute mental health symptoms at this time. Inmate
Epstein denied any past or present suicidal ideation, intention or plan. He denied ever engaging in any suicide attempts
or self-injurious behavior in the ast. Inmate Epstein denied any alcohol or substance abuse. He said it is well-known
that he does not even drink
Presenting Problem/Sym
Inmate Epstein was seen sk assessment today for precautionary reasons. He did not mark any mental
health items or symptoms on h ology Questionnaire (PSICI) when he entered the institution. Nonetheless, Inmate
Epstein has various risk factors y including a high profile case with media attention, sex offense/trafficking
charges. pre-trial status, and he had proceeding yesterday which could have given him bad news regarding his
legal situation. Inmate Epstein return rom court • er duty hours yesterday evening and staff notified the on-call
psychologist. Inmate Epstein was placed on . ,.; ionary psychological observation status until psychology could
interview him this morning to conduct a fo risk assessment to determine whether he is currently at-risk for
suicidality.
Diagnostic Formulation
Inmate Epstein has no history of mental health proble s not exhibit suicidality at this time. He has never
received inpatient or outpatient mental health treatment any history of suicidality. Currently, he does not
exhibit any acute psychopathology, is currently psychologi nd is in no psychological distress. As such, he is
being classified as a CC1-MH inmate at this time. CARE1-M e of an inmate who either has no identifiable
mental illness (Axis I "No Diagnosis") or is mildly ill and requires ention on an as-needed basis.
Care Level Formulation
Oi
CARE1-MH is indicative of an inmate who shows no significant level of airment associated with a mental
illness and demonstrates no need for regular mental health intervention.
Diagnosis:
No Diagnosis, No Dx - Current
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Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD
01/20/1953 Sox M Race: WHITE
Date of Birth:
Facility: NYA8
Encounter Date: 07/09/2019 10:13
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Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76318-054
Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facility: NYM Unit Team: A&O
Date: 07/09/201910:13 Provider. Chief
Relevant Historical Information
Inmate Epstein is a 66-year-old Caucasian male, currently incarcerated on sex trafficking charges. He denied any
history of mental health treatment, either on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Inmate Epstein denied any treatment in the
past or present with psychotropic medication. He also denied any acute mental health symptoms at this time. Inmate
Epstein denied any past or present suicidal ideation, intention or plan. He denied ever engaging in any suicide attempts
or self-injurious behavior in the past. Inmate Epstein denied any alcohol or substance abuse. He said it is well-known
that he does not even drink alcohol.
presenting Problem/Symotom
Inmate Epstein was seen by this writer for suicide risk assessment today, 7/9/19 at 7:30 a.m. for precautions reasons.
He returned from court yesterday evening. He did not mark any mental health items or symptoms on his Psychology
Questionnaire (PSI0) when he entered the institution. Nonetheless, Inmate Epstein has various risk factors for
suicidality including a high profile case with media attention, sex offense/trafficking charges, pre-trial status, and he had
a court proceeding yesterday which could have given him bad news regarding his legal situation. Inmate EpStein
returned from court after duty hours yesterday evening and staff notified the on-call psychologist. Inmate Epstein was
placed on a precautionary psychological observation status until psychology could interview him this morning to conduct
a formal suicide risk assessment in order to determine whether he is curen0y at-risk for suicidality.
Plannostic Formulation
Inmate Epstein has no history of mental health problems and does not exhibit suicidality at this time. He has never
received inpatient or outpatient mental health treatment and denied any history of sulcidality. Currently, he does not
exhibit any acute psychopathology, is currently psychologically stable and is in no psychological distress. As such, he is
being classified as a CC1-MH inmate at this time. CARE1-MH is indicative of an inmate who either has no ntifiable
mental illness (Axis I "No Diagnosis') or is mildly ill and requires clinical Intervention on an as-needed basis.
Care Level Formulation
CARE1-MH is indicative of an inmate who shows no significant level of functional impairment associated wi a mental
illness and demonstrates no need for regular mental health intervention.
Diagnosis:
No Diagnosis, No Dx - Current
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