Suicide: A Global Perspective

Author(s): Maurizio Pompili, David Lester, Paolo Girardi and Christine Tartaro

DOI: 10.2174/978160805049911201010102

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Risk Factors for Suicide in Prisons

Pp: 102-106 (5)

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Abstract

The present chapter reviews research on suicide in prisons and jails. The characteristics of prisoners committing suicide are described, the role of screening discussed, and the need for adequate training and standards for care to be implemented noted.

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Suicide, prisons, jails, screening, assessment, standards of care.

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