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UNINA9910816742103321 |
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Autore |
Tartaro Christine <1970-> |
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Titolo |
Suicide and self-harm in prisons and jails [[electronic resource] /] / Christine Tartaro and David Lester |
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Lanham, Md., : Lexington Books, c2009 |
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ISBN |
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1-4616-3424-5 |
9786613929495 |
1-283-61704-8 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (238 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Prisoners - Suicidal behavior - United States |
Suicide - United States - Prevention |
Self-mutilation - United States |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-212) and indexes. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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. |
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