CHAT Tool - Offender Health Research Network

Reception Screen Section Four: Immediate Safety Risks and
Concerns
One YES then complete ALL RELEVANT SECTIONS of the Mental Health Assessment BEFORE first night.
Consider heightened observation and use local self-harm-suicide prevention procedures.
Tick No or Yes as appropriate for each question and include additional notes No Yes
1. Have you HARMED yourself in the last month
2. Do you have FEELINGS of wanting to SELF-HARM now
3. Have you previously ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
4. Do you have SUICIDAL FEELINGS now
5. Is the young person showing signs of being DEPRESSED e.g. low in mood,
withdrawn; slowed down
6. Are there any general RISKS/CONCERNS E.g. issues arising from ASSET; escorting
officers; previous establishment; suicide/self-harm procedures; and safeguarding or child
protection issues i.e. are they subject to a child protection plan.
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CHAT Tool Secure Estate (Version 3 - June 2013)
17 | P age