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

• Autore: Tartaro Christine <1970->
• 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->
• 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