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Citation |
Jeglic EL, Vanderhoff HA, Donovick PJ. Int. J. Offender Ther. Comp. Criminol. 2005; 49(2): 131-142. |
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Affiliation |
Department of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York, 445 West 59th Street, New York, New York 10019-1199, USA. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2005, SAGE Publishing) |
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15746265 |
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Abstract |
This article examines the functions of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in forensic populations. The cases of four individual offenders who have engaged in SIB are presented. These cases depict the four main functions of self-harm behaviors including (a) suicidal intent, (b) manipulation of the environment, (c) emotion regulation, and (d) a response to psychotic delusions or hallucinations. Assessment and treatment implications are discussed. |