Citation

Tripodi SJ, Bender K. Brief Treat. Crisis Interv. 2007; 7(1): 40-54.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Oxford University Press)

DOI

10.1093/brief-treatment/mhl016

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article describes the prevalence of suicide for incarcerated adults in detention centers, jails, and prisons; factors associated with suicide risk; methods for assessing suicide risk in this vulnerable population; and current protocols for suicide prevention programs in jails and prisons. © 2007 Oxford University Press.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide prevention; Jail suicide; Suicide risk factors; Mentally ill offenders; Prison suicide