TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - The function of self-harm behavior in a forensic population
JO  - International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
A1  - Jeglic, Elizabeth L.
A1  - Vanderhoff, Holly A.
A1  - Donovick, Peter J.
SP  - 131
EP  - 142
VL  - 49
IS  - 2
N2  - 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.
LA  - 
SN  - 0306-624X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0306624X04271130
ID  - ref1
ER  -