Exploring the Relationship Between Domestic Violence Perpetration and Suicidal Behavior in Male Prisoners
Author
Dewar, Claire
Heggs, Daniel
Davies, Jason
Date
2021-06-24Acceptance date
2021-06-24
Type
Article
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
ISSN
1381-1118
1543-6136 (electronic)
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This study is the first to explore the relationship between domestic violence perpetration and suicidal behavior in prisoners in England and Wales. The nature of this relationship is unclear, however, understanding and reducing suicide in prisons is a critical issue for frontline staff and policy makers. Eight participants with a history of suicide attempts and domestic violence perpetration were interviewed. Five key themes were identified through thematic analysis; “Trauma, victimization and life struggles,” “Relationship ideals versus relationship reality”, “Explaining domestic violence”, “The impact of prison” and “Suicide as a coping strategy”. This study shows that the relationship between domestic violence and suicide risk in prisoners may be better understood through a pathway of experiences rather than individual risk factors. Further research is needed to test the replicability of this pathway in other samples.
Journal/conference proceeding
Archives of Suicide Research;
Citation
Claire Dewar, Daniel A. Heggs & Jason Davies (2021) 'Exploring the Relationship Between Domestic Violence Perpetration and Suicidal Behavior in Male Prisoners', Archives of Suicide Research, DOI: 10.1080/13811118.2021.1939207
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Article published in Archives of Suicide Research available open access at https://doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2021.1939207
Sponsorship
Cardiff Metropolitan University (Grant ID: Cardiff Metropolian (Internal))
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