
@article{ref1,
title="Assessing and responding to suicidal jail inmates",
journal="Community mental health journal",
year="1992",
author="Winkler, G. E.",
volume="28",
number="4",
pages="317-326",
abstract="Assessing and responding to suicidal risk among inmates is discussed based on a comprehensive literature review and personal experience. Sections detailing jail conditions, suicide risk factors, reasons for self-harm, and practical responses are included. Intoxication, isolation, and the initial 24 hours of incarceration stand out as significant risk factors within the jail. Determination of risk and considerations in decision-making are emphasized from a practical standpoint, while the inmate's safety and mental health, as well as accountability, are deemed priorities.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0010-3853",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}