A Study On The Life Of Prisoners In Jails With Special Emphasis On Suicidal Tendencies And Mental Deterioration
S. Dhanusreeharini, BA. L.L.B. (Hons), Saveetha School of Law, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai-77
ABSTRACT
This paper talks about the life of prisoners which merely emphasis on suicidal tendencies and mental deterioration. Suicide is a growing problem around the world. It is seen not only in particular places but also among those who are behind the bar. Prison death has always been looked on by suspicion by the people at large. Prison death or death in custody may be by natural or unnatural means. In this study we will see about suicide death rates in Indian prison with the help of the National Human Rights Commission. Individual- level characteristics associated with prison suicide suggest that psychiatric illness, substance misuse, and repetitive self-harm are known important risk factors for suicide. However, less is known about prison and health service- level factors, which might be subject to public health and policy change. The main aim of the study is to evaluate the reasons for the psychological problems in prisons to analyse the causes for suicide to know about the preventive measures for custodial deaths by suicide to find out the best practices to avoid suicides in prison. and this research is based on convenient sampling with 210 responses. they need correctional settings for the inmates in prisons in related to sanitation, broad sociocultural conditions and access to health or basic mental health services these factors could influence suicide rates in different ways, still we need a possible measure to reduce suicides with some basic principles and procedures. This study's main aim is to find out the various reasons for psychological problems in prisons.
Keywords: Suicide, Prevention, Psychological Stress, Prison, Life.
