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2. Cramer, R.J. (2017). The Core Competency Model of Suicide Assessment, Management, and Prevention. ConCEpt Training, Palo Alto University. 

3. Cramer, R.J., Besse, A., Peters, A., Zabelski, S., et al. (2024). UNC Charlotte Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Campus Strategic Plan. Submitted to UNC Charlotte Office of the Provost.

4. Peiper, L.J., ‡Prowten, S.D., Cacace, S.C., & Cramer, R.J. (2025). The Core Competency Model for Corrections (CCM-C) Self-Directed Violence Prevention Training: A Toolkit for Carceral Systems and Professionals. North Carolina Department of Adult Correction & University of North Carolina at Charlotte Violence Prevention Center. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/Z9VQ6

1. Cramer, R.J., ‡Zabelski, S., ‡Kaniuka, A., ‡Nanney, E., & Montanaro, E. (June, 2022). A Needs Assessment of Graduate and International Students at UNC Charlotte: A Technical Report. Charlotte, NC.

2. Cramer, R.J., Ireland, J., Hartley, L., ‡Long, M.M., Ireland, C.A., & Wilkins, T. (2020). Coping, Mental Health, and Subjective Well-Being Among Mental Health Staff Working in Secure Forensic Psychiatric Settings: Results From a Workplace Health Assessment. National Health Services (NHS) Mersey Care Trust/Ashworth High Secure Hospital.

3. Cramer. R.J., Langhinrichsen-Rohling, J., Wilsey, C.N., ‡Kaniuka, A., & Mennicke, A. (August, 2020). COVID-19 Needs Assessment of Vulnerable Community Adults in Charlotte, North Carolina. Technical Report Prepared for Psychology for All. Charlotte, NC.

1. Suicide Competency Assessment Form (SCAF; Cramer et al., 2013, 2020)

The SCAF is a self- or observer-rated instrument capturing total suicide prevention skill efficacy. The 10 skills align with the original 2013 Core Competency Model (CCM). The instrument can be used in self-reflective practice, clinical supervision, training, research and program evaluation.

2. Suicide Competency Assessment Form-Revised (SCAF-R; Cramer et al., 2024)

The SCAF-R is a self- or observer-rated instrument capturing total suicide prevention skill efficacy. The 10 skills align with the updated 2024 Core Competency Model (CCM). The instrument can be used in self-reflective practice, clinical supervision, training, research and program evaluation.

3. Self-Injury Risk Assessment Protocol for Corrections (SIRAP-C; Cramer et al., 2022)

The SIRAP-C is a clinician-administered structured professional judgment (SPJ) style risk assessment instrument for suicide and self-injury for incarcerated adults. This tool yield seven subscales across static and dynamic risk factors, as well as protective factors. The subscales are Depressive Symptoms, Reasons for Living, History of Self-Directed Violence, Current Suicidal Thinking, Family History of Self-Directed Violence, Coping Skills, and Social Connectedness. The SIRAP-C can be used in carceral risk assessment and management, as well as within training programs. Interested parties should consult the SIRAP-C User Guide prior to implementing it in practice.

4. Military Suicide Attitudes Questionnaire-Short Form (MSAQ-SF; Cramer et al., 2022)

The MSAQ-SF is a self-report measure assessing four dimensions of active duty service member beliefs about suicide: Discomfort, Unacceptability, Empathic Views, and Support. This instrument is appropriate for public health surveillance, self-reflection, research, suicide postvention, training, and program evaluation.

5. Hate-Motivated Behavior Checklist (HMBC; Cramer et al., 2021, 2023)

The HMBC is a self-report instrument capturing behaviors, target group characteristics, and motivations for hate-motivated acts. This tool can be used in research, needs assessment, public health surveillance, and intervention evaluation. More research is needed to determine its value for violence risk determination.

6. Hate Crime Beliefs Scale (HCBS; Cabeldue et al., 2018; Kehn et al., 2023)

The HCBS and its short form self-report surveys capture multiple domains of attitudes related to different aspects of hate crimes: Denial, Sentencing, and Compassion. The instrument is appropriate for public opinion surveys, training, research, and program evaluation.

7. Witness Self-Efficacy Scale (WSES; Cramer et al., 2010)

The WSES is a self-report tool that captures two dimensions of verbal and non-verbal testimony delivery skills: Poise and Communication Style. This instrument can be used in witness preparation training, research, and program evaluation.

8. Observed Witness Efficacy Scale (OWES; Cramer et al., 2013)

The OWES is an observer-report tool that captures two dimensions of verbal and non-verbal testimony delivery skills: Poise and Communication Style. This instrument can be used in witness preparation training, jury consultation, research, and program evaluation.

9. Witness Credibility Scale (WCS; Brodsky et al., 2010)

The WCS is a self-report instrument assessing four dimensions of witness effectiveness: Knowledge, Trustworthiness, Confidence, and Likeability. This instrument can be used in witness preparation training, research, and program evaluation.

10. Healthcare Competency Assessment Form - Sexual and Gender Minority Patients (HCAF-SGM; Wilsey et al., 2024)

The HCAF-SGM is a self-report inventory assessing healthcare provider lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and diverse (LGBTQ+) competency (e.g., knowledge, attitudes). This tool can be used in clinical supervision, research, self-reflective practice, training, and evaluation.