Citation

Dzhansarayeva RY, Nurmaganbet YT, Zhanibekov AK, Turgumbayev MY, Nabiyev AA. Journal of advanced research in law and economics 2016; 7(4): 781-787.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016)

DOI

10.14505/jarle.v7.1(15).10

PMID

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Abstract

Suicide of convicts, their suicidal behavior counteracts implementation of the objectives of the penal system, primary of which are the protection of rights and legitimate interests of persons sentenced to imprisonment, maintenance of security, and provision of assistance in social adaptation. Therefore, a deep examination of the problems related to the prevention of suicides of prisoners and the prevention of their suicidal behavior is considered of great importance. The article analyzes the phenomenon of suicide, its nature, substance, essence; types of suicidal behavior and personality traits of prisoners who committed suicide in places of detention; recommendations on the improvement of organizational and legal measures to prevent suicide among persons sentenced to deprivation of liberty are being put forth. © 2016, ASERS Publishing House. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicidal behavior; Suicide prevention; Imprisonment; And suicidal motivation; Convicted person; Correctional facility; Suicide advisement