Abstract
Trauma-informed Leaders: Shifting the Paradigm of Professional Suicide Prevention highlights how trauma-informed leadership can transform suicide prevention in law enforcement and other high-stress helping professions. Reflecting on current suicide data and first-responder research, the article outlines early warning signs, intervention strategies, and organizational wellness practices that drive agencies from reactive crisis response to proactive, culturally responsive care. Practical recommendations include leader-supported peer teams, sleep and micro-break interventions, and resilience-focused supports that foster psychological safety, reduce stigma, and normalize help‑seeking across the organization.
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Cich, Janina
(2025)
"Trauma-Informed Leaders: Shifting the Paradigm of Professional Suicide Prevention,"
Forensic Scholars Today: Vol. 7:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/forensic_scholars_today/vol7/iss1/5
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