%0 Journal Article
%T The function of self-harm behavior in a forensic population
%J International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
%D 2005
%A Jeglic, Elizabeth L.
%A Vanderhoff, Holly A.
%A Donovick, Peter J.
%V 49
%N 2
%P 131-142
%X This article examines the functions of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in forensic populations. The cases of four individual offenders who have engaged in SIB are presented. These cases depict the four main functions of self-harm behaviors including (a) suicidal intent, (b) manipulation of the environment, (c) emotion regulation, and (d) a response to psychotic delusions or hallucinations. Assessment and treatment implications are discussed.
%G 
%I SAGE Publishing
%@ 0306-624X
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0306624X04271130