2025 ACCp Annual Conference
Thursday, September 18th
The Impacts of Long-Acting Injectable Medications on Inmate Disciplinary Infractions, Acute Hospital Admissions and Crisis Incidents.
Objectives:
- Identify key challenges in treating serious mental illness within correctional settings, including issues related to treatment resistance and non-compliance.
- Describe the role and benefits of long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications in reducing violence, self-harm, and acute hospitalizations among incarcerated individuals.
- Examine case examples and outcome data from the South Carolina Department of Corrections to illustrate the clinical and behavioral impact of long-acting injectable treatments.
Chris Kunkle, PsyD
Dr. Chris Kunkle is a forensic psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience in forensic services and mental health. He currently serves as Deputy Director and Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the South Carolina Department of Corrections, overseeing mental health, addiction recovery, and sex offender services across 21 prisons and a forensic psychiatric hospital. Previously, he directed forensic programs for the NY State Office of Mental Health, where he advanced sex offender treatment and risk assessment. Widely recognized as a national expert, Dr. Kunkle has consulted with states across the U.S. and has been qualified as an expert witness in both criminal and civil courts.