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title: Rising Suicide Rates in Prisons Call for Enhanced Clinical Assessment
description: Explore rising suicide rates in prisons and the urgent need for enhanced clinical assessments and evidence-based prevention measures to address this critical issue globally.
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# [Rising Suicide Rates in Prisons Call for Enhanced Clinical Assessment](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/rising-suicide-rates-in-prisons-call-for-enhanced-clinical-assessment)

 Written by [Katherine Matheny](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/author/katherine-matheny) | Nov 29, 2024 4:00:00 PM

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