Suicide and self-harm in prisons and jails
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham, Md. :
Lexington Books,
c2009.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Who commits suicide while incarcerated?
- When, where, and how suicides in prisons and jails occur
- Suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and self-mutilation
- Screening and assessment
- Crisis intervention and counseling
- Facility design and suicide prevention
- Diversion and transition programs
- Litigation issues
- Suggestions for the future.