@article{ref1,
title="Attempted suicide, self-harm, and psychological disorder among young offenders in custody",
journal="Journal of correctional health care",
year="2015",
author="Moore, Elizabeth and Gaskin, Claire and Indig, Devon",
volume="21",
number="3",
pages="243-254",
abstract="This study aims to identify risk factors for suicide and self-harm among young offenders. The data are from the 2009 New South Wales Young People in Custody Health Survey. The sample (N = 313) were 88% male and 48% Aboriginal. Sixteen percent reported ever having suicidal thoughts and 10% reported a suicide attempt. Twenty-one percent reported thoughts of self-harm and 16% reported actual self-harm. Female young offenders reported higher rates of suicidal behavior and self-harm compared to males. Significant correlates of attempted suicide and self-harm included childhood adversity and psychiatric disorder. This study finds that young offenders are at high risk of suicidal and self-harm behaviors. Early identification and support among this vulnerable group are critical.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1078-3458",
doi="10.1177/1078345815584849",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1078345815584849"
}