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The Alarming Rate of Suicide in Prisons: Risk Factors and More
Why the Suicide Rate is High Among Prisoners Suicide rates in prisons are significantly high; in fact, suicide is the #1 cause of death for prisoners in the United States. To understand the prevalence of suicides in prison, it’s important to look at the ‘risk factors’ – these are circumstances within a prisoner’s life that, as suggested by data, may increase the likelihood that they could attempt suicide. These are either based on the prisoner’s history or their circumstances while incarcerated. Learn about these risk factors below. General Info About Prison Suicide Rates Just how high are prison suicide rates,...
How Anti-Suicide Blankets and Smocks Can Combat Suicide in Prisons
Steps Facilities Take to Stop Prisoner Suicides Suicide attempt rates are significantly high among the incarcerated. That’s why prisons and similar facilities should take every step possible to protect the mental health of those in their possession. There are plenty of strategies to be taken that can prevent suicides, and having suicide prevention gear on hand is one of these steps. Suicide prevention gear can exist in many forms, and is often relied upon by prisons and other facilities to stop inmates or patients from harming themselves. Read below to learn more about this gear and how it works. Prison...