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"When you have got like twenty thousand thoughts in your head, that one little thing can just make it all go away": Trauma and non-suicidal self-injury in forensic settings
Beryl, Rachel Lewis, Jessica
Beryl, Rachel
Lewis, Jessica
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This chapter explores the relationship between trauma and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) within forensic settings. In particular, it considers prevalence rates, pathways to NSSI, and the dual risk presented by those who engage in both NSSI and violence. The primary reference group for this chapter is those in the National High Secure Healthcare Service for Women (NHSHSW) and it considers responses within this setting to understand, manage, and reduce the occurrence of NSSI, considering the impact of these on both staff and patients. The chapter advocates Trauma-Informed treatment responses for this population, drawing on the Trauma and Self-Injury (TASI) service. Interwoven throughout the chapter are the lived experiences of patients, using the patients voice as part of the narrative.
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2022
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High security facilities, Medium security facilities, Low security facilities, Criminal behaviour, Psychological trauma, Self-injurious behaviour
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Beryl, R. & Lewis, J. (2022) "When you have got like twenty thousand thoughts in your head, that one little thing can just make it all go away": Trauma and non-suicidal self-injury in forensic settings. In: Wilmott, P. & Jones, L. F. (eds.) Trauma-informed forensic practice. Abingdon: Routledge, pp. 165-182.
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Available at the library: https://nottshc.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=79620