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[Suicide in prison: Epidemiology and prevention]
Marion Eck1, Tatiana Scouflaire1, Christophe Debien1
1CHU Lille, Pôle de Psychiatrie, unité CURE, 59000 Lille, France.
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|January 28, 2019
Summary
Prison suicide rates are alarmingly high, seven times that of the general population. This study proposes adapting the VigilanS program to prevent suicidal recurrence among inmates.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Suicide is a leading cause of death in correctional facilities globally.
- French prison suicide rates are seven times higher than in the general population.
- Key risk factors include isolation, psychiatric history, and prior suicide attempts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the lack of specific programs for preventing suicidal recurrence in prisons.
- To adapt the existing VigilanS program, successful in the general population, for incarcerated individuals.
Main Methods:
- Literature review to identify prison suicide risk factors.
- Proposal to adapt the VigilanS program for the prison setting.
Main Results:
- Identified physical isolation, psychiatric history, and suicide attempt history as significant risk factors.
- Highlighted the need for comprehensive prevention strategies including mental health treatment and social support.
Conclusions:
- Current prison suicide prevention measures are insufficient to prevent recurrence.
- Adapting the VigilanS program offers a novel approach to reduce suicide rates in correctional facilities.
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