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Assessing and responding to suicidal risk among inmates is discussed based on a comprehensive literature review and personal experience. Sections detailing jail conditions, suicide risk factors, reasons for self-harm, and practical responses are included. Intoxication, isolation, and the initial 24 hours of incarceration stand out as significant risk factors within the jail. Determination of risk and considerations in decision-making are emphasized from a practical standpoint, while the inmate's safety and mental health, as well as accountability, are deemed priorities.
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Winkler, G.E. Assessing and responding to suicidal jail inmates. Community Ment Health J 28, 317–326 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00755798
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