Strategies for managing suicide and self-harm in prisons

Authors

Morag McArthur, Australian Catholic University
Peter J. Camilleri, University of WollongongFollow
Honey Webb, Australian Catholic University

RIS ID

106319

Publication Details

McArthur, M., Camilleri, P. & Webb, H. (1999). Strategies for managing suicide and self-harm in prisons. Trends and Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice, 125 1-6.

Abstract

Previous research has consistently shown that suicide is the leading cause of death in Australian prisons. This paper provides a summary of current program initiatives and strategies for minimising self harm that are operating in Australian prisons.