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Suicide Prevention Measures in Urban Detention Facilities Throughout the United States

NCJ Number
97474
Journal
Journal of Prison and Jail Health Volume: 4 Issue: 2 Dated: (Fall/Winter 1984) Pages: 91-95
Author(s)
J Rakis
Date Published
1984
Length
5 pages
Annotation
A questionnaire assessing measures being utilized to prevent inmate suicides was sent to 62 urban detention facilities throughout the United States.
Abstract
Fifty-two facilities responded to the survey. Items surveyed included training measures, screening procedures, special housing areas, and availability of mental health staff during the intake process. Survey results indicate that the need for suicide prevention measures is recognized by the majority of respondents and that certain measures have been adopted to a larger extent than others. This article examines the variability of the measures being employed by survey respondents. (Author abstract)

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