Although youth suicide in the general population h

Home > Diane Publishing Books >

Characteristics of Juvenile Suicide in Confinement: A Reprint from “Juvenile Justice Bulletin”

Our Price: $10.00

By Lindsay M. Hayes (au)
Year: 2009
Pages: 14
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1437920179

Description

Although youth suicide in the general population has been identified as a significant public health problem, juvenile suicide in confinement has received little attention. This is a report on the first national survey of juvenile suicides in confinement. The primary goal of this effort was to determine the extent and distribution of juvenile suicides in confinement (i.e., juvenile detention centers, reception centers, training schools, ranches, camps, and farms). The study identified 110 juvenile suicides occurring between 1995 and 1999. Graphs.

Share your knowledge of this product with other customers... Be the first to write a review