Citation

Albrand LE. Etudes sur la Mort 2012; 141(1): 33-35.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012)

DOI

10.3917/eslm.141.0033

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

France has the highest rate of suicide in prisons in Europe. These deaths concern young people, mainly first-time offenders, often prisoners in preventive detention. While the death penalty has been abolished, prison still remains deadly for many, with over 120 suicides by hanging every year.

Language: fr

Keywords

Suicide; Hanging; Life imprisonment; The Shock of Prison