"Waiting for suicide to become a crisis is part of the problem."

Decades of suicide intervention training have focused on crisis intervention, and, although elements of crisis intervention are indeed needed, the absence of preemptive measures of intervention have created a huge gap in the culture of public safety that leads to far more suicides that what otherwise would occur. To put it bluntly: waiting for suicide to become a crisis is part of the problem.

The reality is, most suicide programs address the culture with awareness, not intervention. We have become experts at quoting facts and figures and suicide rates, but included little on what anyone can do about it. We tell first responders they are 3 to 4 times more likely to die by suicide than line of duty threats, but cannot tell them how to avoid being such a statistic.

The Preemptive Suicide Intervention training from Minding the Badge™ is here to help change that. The curriculum is modeled from the most empirically tested research study on why people commit suicide and its results are backed by testimonies of real world life saving interventions.

Minding the Badge™ dives head first into training on solutions, rather than simply raising awareness of the problem. Recognizing the symptoms and warning signs of suicide isn't enough—we must become competent on what to do from there. Research shows that the most effective approach is a preemptive one that involves instituting neurological dynamics that have been proven to not only reduce suicide rates, but also reduce the incidents of suicide contemplation. These strategies have also been shown to create a culture where those under suicidal influence will actually reach out for help, and, most importantly, reach out for help sooner than later.

For more information on attending one of our Preemptive Suicide Intervention trainings or becoming a certified instructor of this course, visit our event schedule page or reach out to us using our contact form.