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OM, Bureau of Prisons "SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED" Psychology Services Suicide Risk Assessment Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76318-054 Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facili : NYM Unit Team: A&O Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Provider: PhD/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: 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 r a suicide watch at this time. Reason for Referral Inmate Epstein is being seen de 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 ng yesterday which could have given him bad news regarding his legal situation. As such, this writer instruc" &D staff s well as the Lieutenant's 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 psycho tervIew him this morning to conduct a suicide risk assessment. Developmental History Inmate Epstein denied any history of being the victim trator of physical or sexual abuse. Fraucational Histrfty/Crignitive Impairment Inmate Epstein reported he obtained his high school diploma 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 inpat denied any treatment in the past or present with psychotropic medication. He also d O' tientcute basis. Inmate Epstein mental health symptoms at this time. Self-Harm History Inmate Epstein denied any past or present suicidal ideation, intention or plan. He denied ever e ging 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. finedicaLCStricerns Inmate Epstein denied any significant medical problems, other than a history of high triglycerides. He reported feeling constipated at this time. am 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 for a suicide risk assessment in an abundance of caution. Current Mental Status Level of Consciousness: Alert and Oriented Generated 07/09/2019 10:36 by PhDiChlof Bureau of Prisons - NYM Page 1 of 3 SONY 00007796 EFTA_00000920 EFTA00135314 - Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76318-054 Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Fedi : NYM Unit Team: A&O Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Provider: PhD/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 appropPa e. Eye contact and hygiene were appropriate. The inmate spoke with normal rate, tone, and volUme. His thoughts anized 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 Map to behavior. He noted having normal sleeping and eating habits. M EPSTEIN explicitly denied recent and curre eation, planning, and intent. He was future-oriented and expre ed a commitment to life and safety, agree tact staff immediately should he experience suicidal ideation. RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTO SSED* This writer screened the inmate for a variety o y validated factors commonly associated with risk for self-harm and suicide. The following STATIC risk factors were assessed t 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 foun b nt. 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 tention/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 a this time including a high profile case with extensive media attention, sex offensertr 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 hav atlonship with. Despite These risk factors, inmate Epstein possesses a number of protective factors a 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 sed from jail. Inmate Epstein reported he is a Banker and has a "big business" in the community and that "bei un " He also revealed he enjoys learning and teaching. He has confidence in his attorney and described him as mpete t." Inmate Epstein denied any mental health history or history of suicidality. He also reported none of his family member have mental health histories. Inmate Epstein stated he is a mathematician and took post graduate classes In this area of s udy. Inmate Epstein stated he has a support system in the community, including friends and other associates. Finally, Inrrate Epstein demonstrated a good sense of humor and did not appear dysphoric, agitated or anxious. No acute psychopathology was noted. Overall, irjmate Epstein has numerous protective factors at this time that outweigh his risk factors for suicidality. He has a positive obtlook 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 Generaled 87/092019 10:36 by M. =PhD/Chloe Bureau of Prisons NYM Page 2 of 3 SDNY_00007797 EFTA_0000092 1 EFTA00135315  Reg #: 76318-054 Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Date of Birth: 01120/1953 Sex: M Facility: NYM Unit Team: A&O Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Provider: PhD/Chief Psychologist RECOMMENDATION5 his current sex offense Inmate Epstein is currently on psychological observation pending suitable housing placement. In light of housing unitt Inmate Epstein charges and extensive media coverage on the television, he will need to be confined in a suitable l observation follow-up session once he will be seen daily while on psychological observation and will be seen for a psychologica l intervention, self-help materia s, or follow-up. Is released from observation. Inmate Epstein denied the need for psychologica inmate who shows no significant level He has been classified as a CC1-MH inmate at this time. CAREI-MH is indicative of an need for regular mental health ntervention. of fundignal impairment associated with a mental illness and demonstrates no Suicide Watch: A suicide watch Is not warranted at this time Completed by PhD/Chief Psychologist on 07/09/2019 10:36 07/09/20191M38 by a. MIPhD/Chief Bureau of Prisons - NYM Page 3 Of 3 SDNY_00007793 EFFA_00000922 EFTA00135316  Bureau of Prisons Health Services See Amendment Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76r 8-054 Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Race: WHITE Encounter Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Facility: NYM Amendment made to this note by PhD/Chief Psychologist on 07/10/2019 09:20. Bureau *I Prisons - NYM SONY 00007799 EFTA_00000923 EFTA00135317  "SENSITIVE BUT NCLASSIFIED" Bureau of Prisons Psychology Services Suicide Risk Assessment Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76318.054 Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facili : NYM Unit Team: A&O Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Provider. PhD/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 Inmate Epstein was placed on psychological observation when he returned from court yesterday evening 7/ 19 for precautionary reasons. He is not on a suicide watch at this time. He was seen this morning for a psychol Ical observation contact and suicide risk assessment this morning, 7/9/19, at 7:30 a.m. as it was determined he possessed e at-risk factors for suicidality. Reason for Referral Inmate Epstein is being seen for suicide risk assessment today for precautionary reasons. Inmate Epstei has various risk factors for suicidality at this time including a high profile case with media attention, sex offenseftraffi ng charges, pre-trial status, and he had a court proceeding yesterday which could have given him bad news regardin his legal situation. As such, this writer instructed R&D staff, as well as the Lieutenant's Office, to immediately not the psychology department when he returned from court. Inmate Epstein returned from court after duty hour and denied suicidality. The aforementioned staff notified the on-call psychologist and inmate Epstein was placed on precautionary psychological observation status until psychology could interview him this morning to conduct a suicide ri assessment. Developmental History Inmate Epstein denied any history of being the victim and/or perpetrator of physical or sexual abuse. Educational HIstory/CognItive Imoalrme0t Inmate Epstein reported he obtained his high school diploma and attended some graduate classes in the rea of mathematics. Arrest History and Experience of Incarceration Inmate Epstein reported he has served time in Palm Beach County jail on sex offense charges (soliciting ostitution) 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 inpatient or outpatient basis. I mate Epstein denied any treatment in the past or present with psychotropic medication. He also denied any acute men al health symptoms at this time. Self-Harm History Inmate Epstein denied any past or present suicidal ideation, intention or plan. He denied ever engaging 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 d nk alcohol. Medical Concern% 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 associate with suicidality. He denies any suicidality at this time and has no mental health or suicide history. He is being seen for a suicide risk assessment in an abundance of caution. Current Mental Status. Generated 07/10/2019 09:20 by MI PhD/Chief Bureau of Prisons - NYM I Pogo 1of 3 SDNY00007800 EFTA_00000924 EFTA00135318 Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76318-054 Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facili : NYM Unit Team: A&O Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Provider. PhD/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 demea nor. He exhibited a neutral affect with appropriate range. Eye contact and hygiene were appropriate. The Inmate spoke with ormai rate, tone, and volume. His thoughts were organized and coherent, with no loosening of associations or tangential, circ 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. M . EPSTEIN explicitly denied recent and current suicidal ideation, planning, and intent. He was future-oriented and expre sed 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 elf-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 suid e:Willingness to engage in treatment, View of death as negative, Future orientation, Denial of suicidal ideation/intention/plans, dequate 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, ar d he hada court proceeding yesterday which may have given him bad news regarding his legal situation. Inmate Epstein also formed this writer that his only family at this time is his brother, with whom he does not have a close relationship with. Despite these risk factors, inmate Epstein possesses a number of protective factors at this time. Inmate Epst in adamantly denied any suicidal ideation, Intention or plan. He was very future oriented and requested a phone call, to mE 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 sd from Jail. Inmate Epstein reported he is a Banker and has a "big business" in the community and that "being alive is fur " 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 membei 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, in ate Epstein demonstrated a good sense of humor and did not appear dysphoric, agitated or anxious. No acute psychopet hology was noted. Overall, inmate Epstein has numerous protective factors at this time that outweigh his risk factors for suicidali 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 Generated 07110201909:20 by M. e PhD/Chief Bureau of Prisons NYM Page 2 of 3 SDNY_00007801 EFTA_00000925 EFTA00135319 Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76318-054 Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facili : NMI Unit Team: A&O Date: 07/09/2019 08:41 Provider: PhD/Chief Psychologist CONCLUSIONS The Overall Acute Suicide Risk for this Inmate is: Low Overall Chronic Suicide Risk for this Inmate is: Absent RECOMMENDATIONS. Inmate Epstein is currently on psychological observation pending suitable housing placement. In light of his rrent sex offense charges and extensive media coverage on the television, he will need to be confined in a suitable housing uni . 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 materials, or follow-up. He has been classified as a CC1-MH inmate at this time. CARE1-MH is indicative of an inmate who shows no significant level of functional impairment associated with a mental illness and demonstrates no need for regular mental health ntervention. Suicide Watch: A suicide watch is not warranted at this time Completed by PhD/Chief Psychologist on 07/10/2019 09:20 Generated 07/10/2019 09:20 by PhOChief Bureau of Prisons - NYS! Page 3 of 3 SONC00007802 EFTA 00000926 EFTA00135320  Bureau of Prisons -SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED" Psychology Services Diagnostic and Care Level Formulation Inmate Naine: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76318-054 Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Facility: NYM Unit Team: h&O Date: 07/09/2019 10:13 Provider: a PhD/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 trea ment 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 ol. presenting Problem/Sym as Inmate Epstein was seen 'sk assessment today for precautionary reasons. He did not mark any mental health items or symptoms on hi ology Questionnaire (PSIQ) when he entered the institution. Nonetheless, Inmate Epstein has various risk factors 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 om court er duty hours yesterday evening and staff notified the on-call psychdiogist. Inmate Epstein was placed on , jr,r-,, r ionary psychological observation status until psychology could interview him this morning to conduct a form. 1171:e 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 ha?; never received inpatient or outpatient mental health treatment any history of suicidality. Currently, he does not exhibieany acute psychopathology, is currently psychologica 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 3 CARE1-MH Is indicative of an inmate who shows no significant level of 40 airment associated with a mental illness and demonstrates no need for regular mental health intervention. Diagnosis.: No Diagnosis, No Dx - Current Completed by r PhD/Chief Psychologist on 07/09/201910:32 Generated 0V09/2019 10:32 by PhD/Chief Bureau of Prisons NYM Page 1 of 1 SONY 00007803 EFTA_00000927 EFTA00135321  Bureau of Prisons Health Services See Amendment Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD Reg #: 76318-054 Date of Birth: 01/20/1953 Sex: M Race: WHI E Encounter Date: 07/09/2019 10:13 Facility: NYN Amendment made to this note by PhD/Chief Psychologist on 07/09/2019 10:40. Bureau of Prisons - NYM SON CO0007804 EFTA_00000928 EFTA00135322  Bureau of Prisons "SENSITIVE BUT NCLASSIFIED" 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: al PhD/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 trea tment 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 sui e attempts or self-injurious behavior in the past. Inmate Epstein denied any alcohol or substance abuse. He said it iswill-known that he does not even drink alcohol. EresentingProblemlaymatom Inmate Epstein was seen by this writer for suicidarisk 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 Ps chology Questionnaire (PSIO) when he entered the institution. Nonetheless, Inmate Epstein has various risk factors r suicidality including a high profile case with media attention, sex offense/trafficking charges, pre-trial status, 4nd he had a court proceeding yesterday which could have given him bad news regarding his legal situation. Inmate Eptein 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 momin to conduct a formal suicide risk assessment in order to determine whether he is currently at-risk for suicidality. Diagnostic 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 suicidality. Currently, he d es not exhibit any acute psychopathology, is currently psychologically stable and is in no psychological distress. A such, he is being classified as a CC1-MH inmate at this time. CARE1-MH is indicative of an inmate who either has no I entitiable 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 wit a mental illness and demonstrates no need for regular mental health Intervention. Diagnosis: No Diagnosis. No Dx - Current Completed by PhD/Chief Psychologist on 07/09/2019 10:40 Generated OV/09/2019.10:40 by PhD/Chlef Bureau of Mons - NYM Page 1of 1 Y_00007505 EFTA_00000929 EFTA00135323