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Self-Harm in Immigration detention
25% rise in actual self-harm in 2009 compared to 2008
• Posted on Feb 10, 2010
Self-Harm in Immigration detention
25% rise in actual self-harm in 2009 compared to 2008
There were 215 incidents (one every 1.6 days) of self-harm requiring medical treatment in 2009, compared to 179 incidents (one every 2 days) in 2008.
13% rise in number of detainees on self-harm at risk in 2009 compared to 2008
There were 1,588 detainees placed on 'Formal Self-Harm at Risk' in 2009, compared to 1,404 in 2008
[Source for all data, 'Freedom of Information Act 2000']
Self-Harm in Immigration Detention January to December 2009
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/resources/self-harm2009.html
Self-Harm in Immigration Detention January to December 2008
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/resources/self-harm2008.html
October/November/December 2009
Number of incidents of Self-Harm requiring medical treatment
October November December
Brook House 8 8 2
Campsfield House 0 2 1
Colnbrook 6 7 4
Dover 0 0 1
Dungavel 0 0 0
Harmondsworth 0 1 0
Haslar 0 0 0
Lindholme 0 0 0
Oakington 2 1 0
Tinsley House 1 1 0
Yarl's Wood 8 1 2
Total: 56
Number of individuals on Formal Self-Harm at Risk
October November December
Brook House 28 25 24
Campsfield House 15 11 18
Colnbrook 39 38 34
Dover 10 3 5
Dungavel 6 7 5
Harmondsworth 13 13 17
Haslar 3 4 1
Lindholme 1 0 0
Oakington 10 14 9
Tinsley House 2 7 4
Yarl's Wood 17 16 11
Total: 410
Source for this Message:
'Freedom of Information Act 2000'
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