Suicide In Jails And Prisons

This book explores how the stress associated with arrest, sentencing, and incarcerated life can contribute to the onset of a suicidal crisis even among those who never before experienced suicidal ideation or self-harmed. Christine Tartaro discusses the screening, monitoring, treatment, prevention programs and litigation associated with suicide in correctional facilities.

"A very much needed comprehensive and practical book. It will help in the hard work of preventing suicide in prisons. Highly recommended for anyone interested in suicide prevention and prison environment.--Maurizio Pompili, Sapienza University of Rome.

Until recently, it has been assumed that suicide, although a problem for jail inmates as they face the initial crisis of incarceration, is not a significant problem for inmates who advance to prison to serve out their sentences. This monograph was produced to fill a critical void in the knowledge base about prison suicide. In addition to a through review of the literature and of national and state standards for prevention, it offers the most recent national data on the incidence and rate of prison suicide, effective prevention programs, and discussion of liability issues. References, appendices and tables.

First published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Anasseril E. Daniel, MD, discusses suicide prevention in jails and prisons and provides tips, techniques, and guidance to save lives. The author examines the role of correctional officers and mental health professionals in identifying at-risk inmates, monitoring, and treating them to mitigate the risk. Suicide in Jails and Prisons: Preventive and Legal Perspectives provides a comprehensive overview of the important issues in suicide-related lawsuits. With increasing legal procedures, this book outlines how best an expert can assist the trier of fact reach a just legal outcome.