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2010
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This report “does more than simply present a calculation of suicide rates. It presents the most comprehensive updated information on the extent and distribution of inmate suicides throughout the country, including data on the changing face of suicide... Read More
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2010
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Potential strategies for dealing with self-injurious behavior (SIB) are examined. Agencies looking for evidence-based practices for addressing SIB will find this report very good. Sections in addition to an executive summary include: profile of offen... Read More
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2010
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Factors associated with non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are examined. NSSI “may be defined as the deliberate destruction of body tissue without suicidal intent and for purposes not socially sanctioned and may include behaviours such as cutting, ligat... Read More
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2010
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If your institution is suffering from increased self-injurious behavior (SIB) or wishes to have procedures in place in event SIB occurs should read this report. “SIB can be defined as any type of direct bodily harm or disfigurement that is deliberate... Read More
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2009
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Information is presented about suicides committed by juveniles in correctional facilities. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; data collection; findings regarding personal characteristics of the victim, suicide incident ch... Read More
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2006
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This newsletter is produced with NIC support and focuses on prevention strategies.... Read More
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2005
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Results from an evaluation of the treatment of mentally ill inmates housed in the CCU (Critical Care Unit) of the Iowa State Penitentiary are provided. Sections of this report include: comments from the Iowa Department of Corrections; cover letter t... Read More
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2002
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Contents of these proceedings include: meeting highlights; "Cost Containment for Inmate Health Care" by Rebecca Craig; "Taming the Cost of Health Care in Detentions: What Works in San Diego County" by William Sparrow; "Confronting Costs for Medical C... Read More
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2001
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Common health-based risk factors, programmatic guidelines, and various methods of suicide prevention are discussed during this 20-hour course. This manual contains sections about: the importance of suicide prevention to prison administrators and cli... Read More
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1997
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The rates of both mental health disorders and substance abuse disorders are significantly higher among criminal justice populations than those in the general population. Screening and assessing inmates for these disorders is addressed in this documen... Read More
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1995
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This monograph presents a review of the literature and of national and state standards for prison suicide prevention, as well as national data on the incidence and rate of prison suicide, effective prevention programs, and discussion of liability iss... Read More
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1991
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Providing a structure on which to base a comprehensive suicide prevention plan, this document prompts the planner through each aspect of suicide response. Main subjects covered include staff training, screening and identification of jail inmates at r... Read More
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1988
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Contents include prior jail suicide research, demographic findings of 1986 jail suicide data that consist of personal characteristics of the victim and characteristics of the suicide act, and a comparison of 1979 and 1986 data. Title of project: Jail... Read More
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