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Wellspring Risk Assessment for Homicidality (2019)
Risk Assessment and Protocol for Duty to Warn under Volk
1. Any case that presents with reckless or dangerous behavior that may involve danger to self or others should be brought for consultation. Even if no specific threat is made to another person, consult as soon as possible with a knowledgeable colleague.· History of violence6. In addition, we should also consider and assess for suicide risk, as many of the factors for suicide are also risk factors for homicide. Risk factors include:
· Substance abuse
· Mental incapacity
· Organized plan
· Unavailability of support group
· Violent environment
7. Warning signs for suicide include:
- Mental illness
- Physical illness
- Previous attempts
- Family conflict
- Unemployment
- Social isolation