The Assessment of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Juvenile Correctional Facilities
Location
CALS
Publication Date
June 2024
Start Date
1-6-2024 9:00 AM
Description
Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a deliberate and self-directed act resulting in the destruction of one’s own body. While it is not done with suicidal intent, it is strong predictor of suicidal behavior in the future. It occurs mostly in adolescence, with incarcerated juveniles having increased psychosocial risk factors. Methods: A systemic review of literature between 1980 and 2022 was completed to understand the methods utilized to measure NSSI in juvenile correctional facilities. The databases used were PubMed, Criminal Justice Abstracts, PsycINFO, and Embase. Search terms were “NSSI or non-suicidal self injury or non suicidal self harm” and “adole* or juvenile” and “incar* or prison* or detain*.” A total of 451 articles were reviewed for inclusionary and exclusionary criteria. After review, 22 articles were deemed appropriate to retain for review. Results: Review of literature found that multiple methods were utilized in assessing NSSI in juvenile correctional facilities. The more common methods of assessment were standardized assessments (41%), unstandardized assessments (32%), and chart reviews/incident reports (18%). Although the largest group was standardized assessments, the specific assessments used varied widely in specific questionnaires and the type of information collected. Conclusion: Results from this review found that studies varied in how NSSI was assessed and measured. Future studies are needed to determine how to best assess and monitor for NSSI in juvenile correctional facilities. This is especially important as this population is at increased risk due to age and psychosocial factors. Additionally, consistent measurement of this type of data can improve research on related topics, such as outcomes of certain interventions for NSSI.
Recommended Citation
Tusa, Rose MD, "The Assessment of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Juvenile Correctional Facilities" (2024). Dept. of Psychiatry Research Symposium. 13.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/psych_rd/2024/posters/13
The Assessment of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Juvenile Correctional Facilities
CALS
Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a deliberate and self-directed act resulting in the destruction of one’s own body. While it is not done with suicidal intent, it is strong predictor of suicidal behavior in the future. It occurs mostly in adolescence, with incarcerated juveniles having increased psychosocial risk factors. Methods: A systemic review of literature between 1980 and 2022 was completed to understand the methods utilized to measure NSSI in juvenile correctional facilities. The databases used were PubMed, Criminal Justice Abstracts, PsycINFO, and Embase. Search terms were “NSSI or non-suicidal self injury or non suicidal self harm” and “adole* or juvenile” and “incar* or prison* or detain*.” A total of 451 articles were reviewed for inclusionary and exclusionary criteria. After review, 22 articles were deemed appropriate to retain for review. Results: Review of literature found that multiple methods were utilized in assessing NSSI in juvenile correctional facilities. The more common methods of assessment were standardized assessments (41%), unstandardized assessments (32%), and chart reviews/incident reports (18%). Although the largest group was standardized assessments, the specific assessments used varied widely in specific questionnaires and the type of information collected. Conclusion: Results from this review found that studies varied in how NSSI was assessed and measured. Future studies are needed to determine how to best assess and monitor for NSSI in juvenile correctional facilities. This is especially important as this population is at increased risk due to age and psychosocial factors. Additionally, consistent measurement of this type of data can improve research on related topics, such as outcomes of certain interventions for NSSI.