Suicide Prevention in Custody

Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death within jails, prisons and juvenile facilities throughout the country. Since 1983, landmark studies from NCIA’s Suicide Prevention in Custody Services have found that the suicide rate in county jails is several times greater than that of the general population, while the suicide rate in prisons remains slightly higher than in the community. It is essential that correctional agencies implement a sound suicide prevention policy, including the critical component of staff training, to help alleviate the risk of inmate suicide and costly litigation. NCIA has extensive experience in providing suicide prevention and liability reduction services to both local and state correctional agencies throughout the country, including policy assessment and development, staff training, and expert witness consultation. For further information about our Suicide Prevention in Custody services contact Lindsay M. Hayes at lhayesta@msn.com or 774.361.6923.
Administrative Office
7130 Rutherford Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
443-780-1300
Career Development Center
2621 Lord Baltimore Drive
Baltimore, MD 21244
443-780-1347
Youth In Transition School
7205 Rutherford Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
410-780-1439
HJH Vocational Training Center - Baltimore
301 South Central Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-622-5082
HJH Vocational Training Center - Charlotte
517 Blairhill Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28217
704-287-4459
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