what YOU can do

Gather as much information into the crime as you can. Does the crime have consequences on the community?

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Ask them why they are committing crime. What are they trying to fill?​

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Try to discuss the potential consequences of their behavior. Approach this conversation as peer-to-peer.​

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Set clear limits of safety as to how the individual is permitted to behave. 

WHO can help

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Seek counseling or mental health treatment.

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• Private therapist

• School counselor

• Call a local or national hotline 

• Reach out to a social worker

• Contact another licensed mental health worker 

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Medical or Emergency Care

A clinic or emergency healthcare provider is able to evaluate and determine the appropriate level of care. The patient will go through a medical screening process so medical providers can determine the best treatment based on the patient’s needs. This may include referral to a mental health professional or hospitalization.