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Suicide and self-harm in prisons and jails /

This book explores several topics pertaining to suicide and deliberate self-harm in the corrections setting, including who tends to commit these acts; where, when, and how these incidents occur; screening mechanisms; the role of environmental stimuli in facilitating or preventing acts of self harm;...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Tartaro, Christine
Otros Autores: Lester, David, 1942-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, MD : Lexington Books, 2010.
Edición:1st paperback ed.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Who Commits Suicide While Incarcerated?; Chapter 3: When, Where, and How Suicides in Prisons and Jails Occur; Chapter 4: Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempts, and Self-Mutilation; Chapter 5: Screening and Assessment; Chapter 6: Crisis Intervention and Counseling; Chapter 7: Facility Design and Suicide Prevention; Chapter 8: Diversion and Transition Planning; Chapter 9: Litigation Issues; Chapter 10: Suggestions for the Future; Bibliography; Author Index; Subject Index.