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Suicide and homicide are violent actions reported in the news daily.  Individuals suffering from abuse, depression, mental disorders, or substance-abuse disorders are at an increased risk for committing suicide or homicide.  Factors that contribute to the risk are age, gender, socio-economic status, and race/ethnicity. Additionally, situations that cause extreme life or job stress, such as those seen when a loved one dies or by military personnel, can contribute to the risk.  Chapter 6 attach highlights barriers to care relating to the vulnerable and this population group in particular.  For this discussion:

1)  Locate and share statistical data for your community on annual suicide and homicide rates.

2)  Identify and briefly describe one organizational barrier and one financial barrier relating to the suicide- and homicide-prone.

3)  Create two recommendations on ways each of these barriers can be reduced or eliminated.

4)  Identify two local resources available for suicide- or homicide-prone individuals. 

 Discuss which services are offered and whether the services fully meet the needs of the population.

Your initial contribution should be 250 to 300 words in length.

Due 2/5/20 @1pm Eastern