Criminal justice professionalsmay find themselves in an emergency in which they will need to conduct a suicide risk assessment of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis.

What is the scope of responsibility for a criminal justice professional to conduct a suicide risk assessment during an incident response? Which services are available in your area to support suicidal individuals? How might suicide support services be different for various population groups, such as individuals with mental illness, or disabilities, or who are under the influence of substances? Which additional factors should you consider when taking steps to assess suicide risk with individuals from these vulnerable populations?

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