Suicides in prison
This is a major study that draws directly on the experiences of prisoners and staff, tracing the recent history of the problem and providing a theoretical discussion of the nature and causes of suicide in prison.
IX, 273 Seiten
9780415075596, 0415075599
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Introduction PART ONE: 1. Suicides in prison: Rates and Explanations 2. The prisoner suicide profile 3. Young prisoner suicides and suicide attempts 4. A change of direction PART TWO: 5. Investigating suicides in prison 6. Understanding young prisoner suicides and suicide attempts: in their own words 7. In different words: The gender factor 8. Managing to prevent suicide: Staff attitudes and perspectives 9. Understanding suicides in prison: Vulnerable prisoners in high risk situations