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Self-Injurious Behavior in Prison: A Case Study.

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  • 1University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA smithhp@mailbox.sc.edu.

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
|October 1, 2014
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Self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) in corrections are costly and misunderstood. This case study explores offender perspectives on SIBs, family, and suicidality, advocating for therapeutic interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Correctional psychology
  • Forensic mental health
  • Behavioral science

Background:

  • Self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) in correctional settings present significant challenges.
  • Existing research often lacks the offender's perspective, leading to misinterpretations.
  • Quantitative methods dominate, overlooking qualitative insights into SIBs.

Observation:

  • This study presents a case analysis of an incarcerated individual with a history of routine self-injury.
  • The offender is housed within a maximum-security prison environment.
  • Data collection focuses on the offender's lived experience.

Findings:

  • Themes explored include the individual's family background and its potential influence.
  • The study examines the relationship between suicidality and self-injurious behaviors.
Keywords:
case studymental illnessoffenderprisonself-injurious behaviors

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  • Detailed analysis of the specific self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) is presented.

    • Implications:

    • Current punitive responses to SIBs may be iatrogenic, potentially worsening the issue.
    • A shift towards therapeutic interventions is recommended for correctional facilities.
    • Policy changes should support a systematic reorientation to mental health treatment within corrections.