PublishedPalgrave, October 2006 |
ISBN9781403988362 |
FormatHardcover, 266 pages |
Dimensions21.6cm × 14cm |
The high rate of suicide and self-harm in prison is of international concern. This book gives a comprehensive overview of attempts to minimize the incidence of self-harming behaviour in custodial settings. Expert contributors from nine countries offer a global perspective for prison workers, prisoners, coroners and observers of the justice system.