Prison Suicide: An Overview & Guide to Prevention

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Year: 1995
Pages: 111
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 0788132326

Description

Lindsay M. Hayes. Until recently, it has been assumed that suicide, although a problem for jail inmates as they face the initial crisis of incarceration, is not a significant problem for inmates who advance to prison to serve out their sentences. This monograph was produced to fill a critical void in the knowledge base about prison suicide. In addition to a through review of the literature & of national & state standards for prevention, it offers the most recent national data on the incidence & rate of prison suicide, effective prevention programs, & discussion of liability issues. References, appendices & tables.

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