The Crushing of Hope? Youth Death in Detention Centres and Adult Custody (IN: Preventing Youth Suicide: Proceedings of a Conference Held 24-26 July 1990, edited by S McKillop)

The results of studies which indicate many young people who have completed suicide had an associated conduct or depressive disorder are presented. The link between depression, delinquency, & suicide is discussed. It is suggested that those who find no hope in life are more prone to risk-taking behaviour. Youth deaths in adult custodial settings are more frequent than those in youth custody. A number of measures to reduce the prevalence of youth suicide are offered. It is noted the particular setting within which counselling takes place, the extent of case ownership which exists, & the influence on placement, program, & management decisions available to the counsellor should be taken into account. (60 refs.)