Suicide and self-harm in prisons and jails / Christine Tartaro and David Lester.

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Year of Publication:2009
Language:English
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Physical Description:ix, 227 p.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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.