ASCA maintains that school counselors must work to identify social and emotional signs of suicide and/or homicide. It is my job as a school counselor to ensure prevention and intervention methods are in place.

This presentation was created as a resource for my current school site. I am morally and ethically responsible to report suicidal and homicidal ideation to legal guardians and the appropriate authorities when necessary. A critical component of addressing suicidal and homicidal risk is the knowledge and skills related to my school, district, and/or state protocols for suicidal/homicidal ideation.