Report of the Study Team: Seven Suicides in the Atlantic Region: February 17 – August 25, 1983

This Study Team Report to the Commissioner of Corrections concerns 7 jail suicides in Atlantic Canada over a 6-month period. The team met with correctional services staff, inmates & inmate committees. The report examines the 7 cases, the role of chaplaincy services, a statistical analysis of federal jail suicides, management review reports & inmate services, suicide prevention activities, medical & health care services, & long-term considerations. It provides conclusions & recommendations.