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Classification of Deaths in Detention

The classification of deaths in detention and the differences between government data collections and advocacy group reports.

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Feb 3, 2026

How do advocacy reports and government records classify causes of death in detention, and where can researchers access the underlying data?

Advocacy reports and government records use different classification systems and sources to label : (DCRP/MCI/DCRA) rely on reporting forms, ICD coding, and agency submissions, while advocacy groups o...