Abstract

Suicide is a global public health challenge. We explore the benefits and challenges of operationalizing strategic objectives of national suicide prevention policies locally. To implement policy effectively, local resources must be mobilized, and we investigate a real-time surveillance, principles-based model led by the police through a multiple case-study design. We found current data collected on deaths by suicide is limited and more localized responses are necessary. Multi-agency communication, utilization of existing local support systems, and emotional support for frontline practitioners is essential. Police are on the frontline for suicide and are uniquely placed to collect data and support families.

摘要

自杀是一项全球公共卫生挑战。我们探讨了在当地实施国家自杀预防政策的战略目标的好处和挑战。为有效实施政策，必须调动当地资源，我们通过多案例研究设计，探索由警方主导的实时监控、基于原则的模式。我们发现，目前收集的自杀死亡数据有限，需要采取更本地化的应对措施。多机构沟通、利用现有的本地支持系统以及对一线从业人员的情感支持至关重要。警察处于自杀的前线，并且在收集数据和支持家庭方面具有独特的地位。