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Suicide in custody.

D Lester1

  • 1Center for the Study of Suicide, RR41, 5 Stonegate Court, Blackwood, NJ 08012, USA.

Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Preventing suicide in jails and prisons requires comprehensive strategies. This review examines inmate suicide prevention, including screening, environmental safety, and policy, advocating for alternatives to incarceration.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Criminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Inmate suicide presents a significant challenge in correctional facilities.
  • Understanding current knowledge is crucial for effective prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing knowledge on suicide among jail and prison inmates.
  • To examine strategies for preventing inmate suicide.
  • To advocate for alternatives to incarceration.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current knowledge on inmate suicide.
  • Analysis of suicide prevention strategies.
  • Discussion of organizational policies and procedures.

Main Results:

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  • Effective prevention involves screening for suicidality.
  • Suicide-proofing correctional environments is essential.
  • Sound organizational policies and procedures are critical.

    • Conclusions:

    • A multi-faceted approach is needed to reduce inmate suicide.
    • Alternatives to incarceration should be considered for at-risk individuals.