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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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Pubblicazione: | Lanham, Md., : Lexington Books, c2009 |
Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (238 p.) |
Disciplina: | 365/.6 |
Soggetto topico: | Prisoners - Suicidal behavior - United States |
Suicide - United States - Prevention | |
Self-mutilation - United States | |
Altri autori: |
LesterDavid <1942->
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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. |
Titolo autorizzato: | Suicide and self-harm in prisons and jails ![]() |
ISBN: | 1-4616-3424-5 |
9786613929495 | |
1-283-61704-8 | |
Formato: | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
Record Nr.: | 9910785916803321 |
Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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