Suicide Intervention Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Suicide Intervention process?
A
- Build empathy and trust
- Listen for clues (verbal/behavioural)
- If clues suggest suicide - ask
2
Q
What are the four indications of progress in suicide interventions?
A
- Willingness to talk
- Talk about the future
- One reason to live
- Concessions
3
Q
What are some warning signs associated with Victim precipitated homicide?
A
Subjects only demand is to be killed by Police
Subject sets a deadline for their death
Subject has just murdered their significant other
Subject makes a verbal will
Subject has no escape plan
Subject is from a low socio-economic background
Subject has features of inadequate personality
Subject is looking for macho ways to die
Subject refuses to negotiate
Subject has an elaborate death plan
