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Suicide in prisons : prisoners' lives matter / Graham J. Towl and David A. Crighton ; foreword Lord Toby Harris.
By: Towl, Graham J [author.]
.Contributor(s): Crighton, David A [author.] | Harris, Jonathan Toby, Lord Harris of Haringey [writer of foreword.].Publisher: Hook, Hampshire : Waterside Press, 2017Description: 205 pages.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781909976443; 190997644X.Subject(s): Prisoners -- Suicidal behaviour -- Great Britain | SuicideDDC classification: 362.280941 Summary: The definitive guide to this subject from two leading authors central to developments in this field. An invaluable book which covers everything from theoretical and community research to precisely what is known about prisoners and the risk of their committing suicide. Covers the Harrris Review and Government Response to it as well as the stance of politicians, reform groups and other leading experts on what in 2017 is an escalating problem for UK prisons. Contains analysis and data from 'Suicide in Prisons an Empirical Study of Prisoner Suicides from 1978 to 2014' and other key reports. The most up to date and comprehensive work available. Brings together key knowledge and information at a critical time of concern and attention.
| Item type | Current library | Class number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | House of Lords Library - Palace Dewey | 362.280941 TWO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 014808 |
The definitive guide to this subject from two leading authors central to developments in this field. An invaluable book which covers everything from theoretical and community research to precisely what is known about prisoners and the risk of their committing suicide. Covers the Harrris Review and Government Response to it as well as the stance of politicians, reform groups and other leading experts on what in 2017 is an escalating problem for UK prisons. Contains analysis and data from 'Suicide in Prisons an Empirical Study of Prisoner Suicides from 1978 to 2014' and other key reports. The most up to date and comprehensive work available. Brings together key knowledge and information at a critical time of concern and attention.