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Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Public Health
  • Data Science

Background:

  • The Deaths in Custody Reporting Program (DCRP) is the primary source for jail suicide research but restricts data dissemination.
  • This study investigates the utility of publicly available data for understanding jail suicides.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if open-source data can supplement official records in jail suicide research.
  • To assess the quality and scope of information available through open-source data compared to official sources.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive analysis compared jail suicide data from the DCRP with data gathered via an open-source search protocol.
  • The study focused on 304 DCRP suicides in 2009, with 170 identified through open-source methods.
  • Variables analyzed included victim demographics, location within the facility, location by state, and facility size.

Main Results:

  • Open-source data showed similar prevalence and correlates of jail suicides as official DCRP data.
  • Open-source data often provided equal or greater detail than official sources for measured variables.
  • Additional variables, not present in official data, were identified in open-source data, offering a more nuanced understanding.

Conclusions:

  • Open-source data is a valuable supplement to official records in jail suicide research.
  • Utilizing open-source data can enhance understanding of situational factors, aiding suicide prevention efforts in correctional facilities.