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Christine Tartaro1, David Lester2

  • 1Criminal Justice, Stockton University, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Galloway, NJ, 08205.

Journal of Forensic Sciences
|October 4, 2016
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Death row inmates exhibit higher suicide rates compared to the general male population and state prison inmates. This trend persisted from 1978 to 2010, despite increased supervision.

Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Inmate suicide is a significant concern within correctional facilities.
  • Death row populations face unique psychological stressors.
  • Existing data on death row suicide rates requires updated analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze suicide trends among death row inmates in the United States.
  • To compare death row suicide rates with general male and state prison populations.
  • To provide current data on inmate suicide for policy considerations.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection on death row inmate suicides from 1978 to 2010.
  • Statistical analysis of suicide rates.
  • Comparative analysis with national male and state prison populations.
Keywords:
capital punishmentdeath penaltydeath rowforensic scienceprisonsuicide

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Main Results:

  • Death row suicide rates exceeded those of the general male population (over 15) and state prisons for most years studied (1978-2010).
  • The elevated suicide rate on death row was consistent across the study period.
  • Only two years showed comparable or lower rates than state prisons.

Conclusions:

  • Incarceration on death row is associated with a significantly higher risk of suicide.
  • The findings highlight a critical public health issue within the US correctional system.
  • Further research into the contributing factors and preventative strategies for death row inmate suicides is warranted.