Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
The four pou – foundations for running a safe event ........................................... 5
WHY: the purpose of your event ............................................................................. 6
WHO will be involved in your event ........................................................ 8 • Organisers & speakers ....................................................................................................... 8 • Attendees ........................................................................................................................................... 10 • Involve experts .............................................................................................................................. 11 HOW to talk safely about suicide ......................................................................... 12 • Promoting your event safely .................................................................................. 14 • Imagery ................................................................................................................................................. 14 • Know your statistics ............................................................................................................. 15 • Checklist - Safe Communication ........................................................................ 16
WHERE to hold your event .............................................................................................. 17
Planning your event ........................................................................................................................................... 19
After the event ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Further information and helplines .................................................................................................. 23
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Your guide to planning a safe suicide prevention event
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