Responding to repetitive, non-suicidal self-harm in an English male prison: Staff experiences, reactions, and concerns

摘要

ObjectivesThis study considers how those who work in prisons are affected by and respond to repetitive self-harm of male prisoners. The perspectives of correctional staff are often overlooked in research that considers self-harming prisoners. As prison staff have regular, potentially daily contact with prisoners who self-harm, it is important to consider the ways in which they respond to this aspect of their job, both in terms of their own and prisoners' well-being.