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500 Words using scholarly sources; answer the below

  • Address the Constitutional implications of suicidal inmates based on decisions made in cases such as the Supreme Court Case of Estelle v. Gamble (1976), and Newman v. Alabama (1974).
  • How do you distinguish the potential suicide victim who is crying out for help from the manipulative inmate? The manipulative inmate will often threaten or feign suicide in an attempt to get his way, or in court, to bolster his insanity defense or gain sympathy.
  • How does the problem of prison overcrowding impact the issue of inmate suicide from both administration and victim perspectives?
  • 2 documentation practices that will enhance inmate care and reduce the risk of legal action.