TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1992//
TI  - Assessing and responding to suicidal jail inmates
JO  - Community mental health journal
A1  - Winkler, G. E.
SP  - 317
EP  - 326
VL  - 28
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0010-3853
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -