Deliberate self-harm in correctional settings often serves a function - it's not only a symptom. This presentation analyzes 13 months of data from a large prison system to examine why people engage in self-harm, including instrumental needs, mood regulation, command hallucinations, and suicide ideation. Explore patterns by timing, method, demographics, and frequency, and use these insights to inform more targeted, effective prevention and intervention strategies.

• Differentiate types and motivations of deliberate self-harm in correctional settings
• Identify factors that contribute to deliberate self-harm behaviors
• Apply strategies to manage and treat deliberate self-harm behaviors associated with secondary gain

Level: Intermediate