Psychological Services Vol. 15, Iss. 3,  (Aug 2018): 349-356. Suicidal behavior occurs at much higher rates in correctional facilities than in the community, yet little is known about factors that distinguish inmates at risk for attempting versus dying by suicide. Individuals in the current study included 925 inmates housed in 2 large U.S. jails and 8 state correctional systems who attempted (79.5%) or died by (20.5%) suicide for whom archival data were available.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.