Full Description
In 2015 the landmark suicide of the 100th woman to kill herself in prison custody passed largely unnoticed. This book by two experts set out to redress the balance by examining all aspects of the history, present practices, causes and prevention prospects connected to this tragic chain of events. A long overdue analysis of a subject that is at last beginning to receive enhanced scrutiny. Focuses on both women and adolescent girls in custody. Looks at psychological, demographic, environmental and clinical factors. The first book of its kind.
Contents
Foreword. About the authors. The author of the Foreword. Acknowledgements. 1. Suicide and Self-injury of Imprisoned Women and Adolescent Girls. 2. Self-injury and Suicide: Research Informed Change. 3. Self-injury and Suicide Among Imprisoned Women and Adolescent Girls. 4. Supporting Women and Adolescent Girls with Poly-victimisation Histories in Custody. 5. Preventing Self-injury and Suicide. 6. Staff Training for Self-injury and Suicide. 7. The Aftermath of a Self-inflicted Death in Prison Custody. Appendix. References. Index.
