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A Pilot Evaluation of Jail Programming

Year: 2016

Type: dissertation

Abstract: Women within the corrections system in the United States has reached staggering numbers. Suicide in the United States corrections system is the leading cause of natural death. This research provides an examination of jail programming's impact on women's suicidality and mental health symptomology. Results showed preliminary support for a holistic, trauma informed program to decrease suicidal ideation and the presence of mental health symptomology.

Source: UTA ResearchCommons (University of Texas Arlington)

Author: Frank, Laura

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2750497024

Cites: 114

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