Risk Factors for Suicide in Prisons
- Authors: Maurizio Pompili1, David Lester, Paolo Girardi, Christine Tartaro
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View Affiliations Hide Affiliations1 Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Sensory Functions, Suicide Prevention Center, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, Italy
- Source: Suicide: A Global Perspective , pp 102-106
- Publication Date: September 2012
- Language: English
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The present chapter reviews research on suicide in prisons and jails. The characteristics of prisoners committing suicide are described, the role of screening discussed, and the need for adequate training and standards for care to be implemented noted.
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