Characteristics and Precipitating Circumstances of Suicide Among Incarcerated Youth.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Studies show incarcerated youth are at increased risk for suicidal behavior, yet little is known about factors associated with suicide for this population. Using a nationally representative sample, this study examined characteristics and precipitating circumstances of suicide in incarcerated youth decedents compared with youth suicide decedents in the general population.

Method

Data were analyzed for suicide decedents 10- to 24-years-old (N = 10,126) in the United States from 2003 through 2012 from the National Violent Death Reporting System. Logistic regression compared precipitating circumstances of suicide for incarcerated youth decedents and those not in custody. Details on suicide deaths in detained youth were captured from coroner/medical examiner and law enf

SUBMITTER: Ruch DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9721273 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature