The Function of Self-Harm Behavior in a Forensic Population

This article examines the functions of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in forensic populations. The cases of four individual offenders who have engaged in SIB are presented. These cases depict the four main functions of self-harm behaviors including (a) suicidal intent, (b) manipulation of the environ...

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Main Author: Jeglic, Elizabeth L. (Author)
Contributors: Vanderhoff, Holly A. ; Donovick, Peter J.
Format: Print Article
Language:Undetermined language
Published: 2005
In: International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
Year: 2005, Volume: 49, Issue: 2, Pages: 131-142
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Keywords:
Selbstverletzung
Selbstmord
Motivation
Strafgefangene
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Summary:This article examines the functions of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in forensic populations. The cases of four individual offenders who have engaged in SIB are presented. These cases depict the four main functions of self-harm behaviors including (a) suicidal intent, (b) manipulation of the environment, (c) emotion regulation, and (d) a response to psychotic delusions or hallucinations. Assessment and treatment implications are discussed
ISSN:0306-624X