Risk factors for self-harm and suicide in incarcerated young offenders: Implications for policy and practice

Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 358-382

  Kenny, Dianna T ^a   Lennings, C J ^a   Munn, Olivia A ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

Author keywords

Juvenile offenders; Risk factors; Self harm; Suicide

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; ASSAULT; AUTOMUTILATION; CHILD ABUSE; CLINICAL PRACTICE; CONTROLLED STUDY; DEPERSONALIZATION; DISEASE SEVERITY; DISTRESS SYNDROME; EDUCATIONAL STATUS; FAMILY LIFE; FEMALE; HEALTH CARE POLICY; HOMICIDE; HUMAN; INTERVIEW; JUVENILE DELINQUENCY; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; MARRIAGE; MENTAL DISEASE; OFFENDER; PERSONALITY DISORDER; PREVALENCE; PRISON; PSYCHOLOGIC TEST; QUESTIONNAIRE; RISK ASSESSMENT; RISK FACTOR; SEXUAL CRIME; SUBSTANCE ABUSE; SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR; SUICIDAL IDEATION; SUICIDE ATTEMPT; THEFT;

EID: 67649084074     PISSN: 15228932     EISSN: 15229092     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15228930802199317     Document Type: Article

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