Suicide in Prisons

Papović, Jelena and Mihajlović, Aleksandar (2013) Suicide in Prisons. Facta Universitatis. Series, Law and Politics, 11 (1). pp. 59-67. ISSN 1450-5517

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Abstract

The paper deals with with the problem of suicide in prisons. The authors first provide a general overview of the social impact of suicide and its consequences. Then, they analyze the factors that lead to committing suicide, with particular reference to the specific factors that induce suicide in penal institutions. Further on, the authors elaborate on the most common methods of committing suicide in prisons and examine some mechanisms for preventing suicide in prisons, primarily considering the active involvement of the formal penitentiary system and the system of monitoring risk groups. The authors also consider the suicide-prevention treatment programs aimed at preventing future suicide attempts in individuals who have already tried to commit suicide. Finally, the authors point out to further action that shall be taken by the state in order to reduce the suicide rate in prisons.

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