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CJUS 640 Colorado Technical University Inmates Suicide Research Paper

 

  • Part 1: The first section of your paper will be based on research.
    • How prevalent is the incidence of prisoner suicide? Explain in detail.
      • What factors seem to contribute the most to prisoner suicide? Explain in detail, and use scholarly and academic resources to fully support your arguments.
    • What are the characteristics and histories of victims of prisoner suicide? Explain.
    • Where and under what circumstances is prisoner suicide likely to occur? Be detailed in your response, and provide examples to support your arguments.
    • Why are prison officials obligated to address the problem of prisoner suicide? 
      • You must research and identify studies of both state and federal inmates.  
  • Part 2: Develop a policy/program aimed at prevention of inmate suicide in your prison.
    • Identify and describe key correctional departments and others, such as line staff, who should be involved in implementation of the policy and the role they should play.
      • Be specific and detailed in your response when explaining the importance of line staff.
    • The policy should address major components such as:
      • Training
      • Identification
      • Referral
      • Assessment
      • Intervention
    • In your policy, identify the types of records that are to be maintained.
  • The policy should reference state and national standards.
  • The policy should also reflect staff and budget considerations.