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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785916803321

Autore

Tartaro Christine <1970->

Titolo

Suicide and self-harm in prisons and jails [[electronic resource] /] / Christine Tartaro and David Lester

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Md., : Lexington Books, c2009

ISBN

1-4616-3424-5

9786613929495

1-283-61704-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (238 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

LesterDavid <1942->

Disciplina

365/.6

Soggetti

Prisoners - Suicidal behavior - United States

Suicide - United States - Prevention

Self-mutilation - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-212) and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores several topics pertaining to suicide and deliberate self-harm in the corrections setting, including who tends to commit these acts; where, when, and how these incidents occur; screening mechanisms; the role of environmental stimuli in facilitating or preventing acts of self harm; interpersonal relations among inmates and between inmates and staff; the role of the courts in setting and ruling on suicide prevention policies; and diversion and re-entry plans for offenders.