Self-harming among inmates. Selected problems Cover Image

Dokonywanie samouszkodzeń przez osadzonych. Wybrane problemy
Self-harming among inmates. Selected problems

Author(s): Monika Kotowska
Subject(s): Public Administration, Welfare systems, Criminology, Penology, Welfare services, Penal Policy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: prison system; criminology; prisoners’ health; health services in prisons; case studies;

Summary/Abstract: The auto-aggressive behavior of prisoners is a challenge for prison administration, warders and health service, responsible for safety in the penitentiary. Self-aggressive acts of prisoners have been monitored in Polish prisons and detention centers not only recently, but for years. The number of auto-aggressive acts does not increase. The article discusses the problems of health service in prisons in relation to prisoner’s self-injury.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 38-44
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Polish