@article{ref1,
title="Jail suicide under legal scrutiny: An analysis of litigation and its implications to policy",
journal="Criminal justice policy review",
year="1997",
author="Welch, M. and Günther, D.",
volume="8",
number="1",
pages="75-97",
abstract="Jail suicides are as institutionally significant as they are tragic. Consequently, jail administrators remain concerned about legal liability, especially when their policies and customs are brought into question. Indeed, as jail suicide litigation takes form, the focus of the suit is typically aimed at institutional problems, including deficiencies in training, monitoring, and conditions. This study examines jail suicide litigation by analyzing a sample of 77 lawsuits. Our findings reveal patterns of key deficiencies in institutional practice and custom; accordingly, recommendations for jail policy and suicide prevention strategies are offered. © IUP.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0887-4034",
doi="10.1177/088740349700800104",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/088740349700800104"
}