WHERE - to hold your event Think about the physical and emotional safety of your attendees when choosing where to hold your event. Don’t hold a public event at a place of suspected suicide as this can be triggering and cause emotional distress.
Checklist - Safe Communication
I’ve read and understood this resource and am using appropriate language (check page 12 ).
The information I’m providing to promote my event/at my event is factually correct and I’m using official data. I’ve used content warnings on promotional material that communicate the subject of suicide will be discussed at the event e.g. “This event will discuss suicide and could be distressing for some people.” I’m not using distressing or stigmatising imagery, or images that glorify or romanticise suicide. I’ll avoid making blanket statements (e.g. there is no community help, the health system is broken, there is a suicide epidemic, no one is talking about suicide). I’ve informed relevant local agencies that I’m planning to hold this event. These could include police and council as well as local mental health and suicide prevention support services.
Where will your event be held?
• Online? Consider how you’ll keep attendees safe and provide information on where to seek help, if needed. Provide a break-out chat room with a support person available. To support safe online conversations, search for “Tips for supporting someone online” at mentalhealth.org.nz • At a marae, utilising tikanga and kawa as a process of safety? You’ll need permission from the local iwi and kaumātua of the area/marae.
• In an open space, with no control over who comes and goes? How can you ensure the safety of your audience?
• At a public location? If so, do you need permission from your local council to book the space? • At a school? Do you have permission from the school management team? Have you communicated with the school community about the event?
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Your guide to planning a safe suicide prevention event
Your guide to planning a safe suicide prevention event
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