Prison Suicide

Prison Suicide
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 121
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ISBN-10 : 9780788132322
ISBN-13 : 0788132326
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Book Synopsis Prison Suicide by : Lindsay M. Hayes

Download or read book Prison Suicide written by Lindsay M. Hayes and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until recently, it has been assumed that suicide, although a problem for jail inmates as they face the initial crisis of incarceration, is not a significant problem for inmates who advance to prison to serve out their sentences. This monograph was produced to fill a critical void in the knowledge base about prison suicide. In addition to a through review of the literature and of national and state standards for prevention, it offers the most recent national data on the incidence and rate of prison suicide, effective prevention programs, and discussion of liability issues. References, appendices and tables.


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