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Suicide Behind Bars

Crime, Law and Justice

Eleven Suicides Behind Bars

Austin Jenkins

In 2014 and 2015, Washington's prison system experienced a spike in inmate suicides. During those two years 11 inmate deaths were ruled suicides, giving…
Crime, Law and Justice

How 11 Suicides Forced Change Inside Washington Prisons

Austin Jenkins

In 2014 and 2015, Washington's prison system experienced a spike in inmate suicides. During those two years 11 inmate deaths were ruled suicides, giving…