Through the Suicide Prevention Resource Guide, the National Commission on Correctional Health Care and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention have joined forces to work toward …

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A full review of how suicide and self-harm may differ in terms of intent, function, and prevalence is beyond the scope of this report; however, recent literature suggests there are important …

EDC's Shelby Kuhn on how the Zero Suicide framework can impact the leading cause of preventable death in jails and correctional facilities.

Jun 12, 2025 · At five NC prisons, trained peer observers — incarcerated people themselves — provide watch and support to those in mental distress on suicide watch.

Suicide is a sentinel event in prison, and preventive efforts reflect the adequacy and comprehensiveness of mental health, psychiatric, custodial, and administrative services in a …

Abstract. Background: Worldwide, prisoners are at high risk of suicide. Research on near-lethal suicide attempts can provide important insights into risk and protective factors, and inform …

Gender: while both men and women who are incarcerated are at elevated risk compared to their counterparts in the general population, women may have a slightly higher prevalence of …