Suicide and self-harm in prisons and jails

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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...

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Bibliographic Details
Authors: Tartaro, Christine 1970- (Author) ; Lester, David 1942- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Md. [u.a.] Lexington Books 2009
In:Year: 2009
Availability in Tübingen:Present in Tübingen.
UB: KB 20 A 3700
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Keywords:
Prisoners > Suicidal behavior > United States
Suicide > Prevention > United States
Self-mutilation > United States
USA > Strafgefangener > Suizid
USA > Strafgefangener > Selbstbeschädigung
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Summary: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 -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the authors
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:IX, 227 S.
ISBN:0-7391-2464-1
978-0-7391-2464-2