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Suicide and self-harm in prisons and jails / Christine Tartaro.
Using the most recent prison and jail suicide data the second edition of Suicide and Self-Harm in Prisons and Jails explores how the stress associated with arrest, sentencing, and incarceration can contribute to the onset of a suicidal crisis even among those who never before experienced suicidal ideation or self-harmed.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781498558723
- ISBN: 1498558720
- Physical Description: vii, 279 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: Second edition.
- Publisher: Lanham : Lexington Books, [2019]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-262) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Incarceration and suicide -- Who commits suicide while incarcerated? -- When, where, and how suicides in prisons and jails occur -- Suicide attempts and non-suicidal self-injury -- Screening and assessment -- Working with suicidal inmates -- Facility design and suicide prevention -- Diversion and transition planning -- Litigation issues -- Suggestions for suicide prevention. |
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| Subject: | Prisoners > Suicidal behavior > United States. Suicide > United States > Prevention. Self-mutilation > United States. Prisoners. Suicide > prevention & control. Self Mutilation. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | HV 6545.6 .T37 2019 | 30775305553753 | General Collection | Available | - |