13-29 Annex B Appendix 1 - Procedures in Case of Self-Destructive Thoughts/Behaviour

Cadet Administrative and Training Orders (CATOs)

Identification of a cadet, a volunteer or an adult supervisor exhibiting self-destructive thoughts/behaviour.​

Step 1:

Risk assessment (including but not limited to)

1. What is the person’s current intention? Does s/he have a plan? Does s/he have the equipment to commit suicide? Is everything planned out?
2. Past behaviour? Has s/he attempted suicide before? Has s/he exhibited suicidal thoughts or behaviour before? Is there a history of suicide in his family?
3. Resources? Does s/he have resources? Can s/he talk to someone about it? Is a specialist already involved?​

Step 2:

• Ensure the person’s safety by notifying the parents (guardians) or the family.
• Make sure the person does not leave alone and is accompanied by an adult.​

Step 3:

• Provide the person and his/her family (if appropriate) with emergency suicide hotline numbers (Annex D).
• Notify the Region / Detachment within 3 days.​

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