Certainly, a jail or prison setting can be a stressful place to reside, with its various cultural rules, gangs, violent offenders, and relatively limited freedoms within the structured environment. Being institutionalized can lead to a sense of hopelessness, which may contribute to suicide. Understanding the importance of both the forensic psychologist and the forensic practitioner recognizing suicidality in inmates is of great importance in a correctional setting.
In this week’s Discussion, you will utilize the Learning Resources to understand how suicide assessments are conducted in an institution. You will also address your own ability to be impartial regarding inmates who may be actively suicidal or apathetic about continuing life or that you may believe do not deserve to live. Consider this: Would you be able to ensure the safety and security of all inmates?
To prepare
- Review the Learning Resources.
- Analyze the following articles:
- “The Cleveland Kidnapping Case: A Timeline of Events”
- “Suicide Kills More Inmates Than Homicides, Overdoses, Accidents Combined”
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