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Abstract: 

Much of the early literature on prevalence of mental illness in correctional institutions focused on jails; only more recently has the issue of suicides in prisons come to the forefront (Pinta, 2000). Similarly, research on suicidal behavior among incarcerated inmates has focused largely on jails, although attention on prison suicides has increased recently (Hayes, 1995). It is important to distinguish between the two settings; although some of the factors and dynamics contributing to suicidal behavior are similar, there are also significant differences.

Keywords: initial crisis, first 72 hours, environment, isolation, Training Modules, intervention, monitoring, management, Wallet Card

Affiliations:  1: University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Correctional Mental Health Program; 2: University of Massachusetts Medical; 3: University of Massachusetts Medical.