Suicide in Prisons

Graham Towl is Head of Psychology for the Prison Service and the National Probation Service. He is the Co-founder and Editor of The British Journal of Forensic Practice. His recent publications include ‘The Handbook of Psychology for Forensic Practitioners’ (1996) and journal articles on suicide and self-injury in prisons and risk assessment with offenders. Louisa Snow is conducting doctoral research at University of Kent, Canterbury. Martin McHugh is Head of the Management Selection and Succession Unit within the Prison Service.

• Suicide Prevention Policy and Practice Suicide in Prisons a Critique of UK ResearchIntentional Self-injuryRisk Assessment and ManagementWorking with Suicidal PrisonersThe Role of Formalized Peer Support in Helping the SuicidalTraining Staff in Suicide AwarenessThe Aftermath of a Death in Prison CustodyFuture Directions