Citation

Felthous AR, Holzer CE. J. Am. Acad. Psychiatry Law 2006; 34(2): 176-178.

Affiliation

Chester Mental Health Center, PO Box 31, 1315 Lehmen Drive, Chester, IL 62233-0031. alan.felthous@illinois.gov.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, Publisher American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16844796

Abstract

Beginning with Daniel's findings and recommendations regarding prison suicides, this commentary extends the discussion to include jail suicides. Some paradoxes and exceptions to general trends and recommendations are highlighted to advance the discussion on demographic correlates, screening methods, and interventions intended to prevent suicide in jails and prisons.

Language: en