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Suicide in Prisons Graham J. Towl

Suicide in Prisons By Graham J. Towl

Suicide in Prisons by Graham J. Towl

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An up-to-date review of recent research into suicide and self-injury in prisons, making links between the research, the prison context, and related practise-based issues. It covers all the key issues for those working in the Prison Service.

Suicide in Prisons Summary

Suicide in Prisons by Graham J. Towl

An up-to-date review of recent research into suicide and self-injury in prisons, making links between the research, the prison context, and related practise-based issues. It covers all the key issues for those working in the Prison Service

About Graham J. Towl

Graham Towl is Head of Psychology for the Prison Service and the National Probation Service. He is the Co-founder and Editor of The British Journal of Forensic Practice. His recent publications include 'The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practitioners' (1996) and journal articles on suicide and self-injury in prisons and risk assessment with offenders. Louisa Snow is conducting doctoral research at University of Kent, Canterbury. Martin McHugh is Head of the Management Selection and Succession Unit within the Prison Service.

Table of Contents

Suicide prevention - policy and practice; suicide in prisons - a critique of UK research; intentional self-injury; risk assessment and management; working with suicidal prisoners; the role of formalized peer support in helping the suicidal; training staff in suicide awareness; the aftermath of a death in prison custody; future directions.

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GOR002909183
9781854333292
1854333291
Suicide in Prisons by Graham J. Towl
Graham J. Towl
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20020508
200
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