Preventing suicide in jails and prisons

Overview

Suicide is a complex phenomenon and its prevention requires the involvement of a wide range of people and groups. One of them are correctional administrators who are responsible for developing or implementing mental health programmes in correctional settings, and correctional officers and care givers who are responsible for the safety and custody of suicidal inmates. This resource provides some general background on suicide and identifies a number of key components that can be used as part of a comprehensive suicide prevention programme to reduce suicide in correctional settings.