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Suicide Prevention in the New York City Department of Correction
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Suicide Prevention in the New York City Department of Correction
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Parris, Roger
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LIS, Inc. (Boulder, CO)
National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Boulder, CO)
Sponsor(s)
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC)
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Published 1992.
5 pages.
Related Topics
New York
Suicidal offenders
(Special Offenders)
The author describes the New York City DOC jails system, reviewing the characteristics of the inmate population with a focus on mental health problems. He describes the programs and policies that have been established to serve and manage mentally ill inmates in New York City jails. His description highlights a unique suicide prevention program, formally known as the "Inmate Observation Aide Program," in which officers and inmates are trained in suicide prevention. The author also gives suggestions for enhancing mental health care in other jails.
Accession Number: period4
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