Few things are scarier than when clients threaten to harm themselves or others. You were taught to take those threats seriously and develop safety plans to protect the client, the public, and to reduce your liability. But how confident are you that a person willing to take their own life or someone else’s is going to honor the no-harm contract you just had them sign? If they follow through with their harmful plans, you can’t hold them accountable to the contract. There is a better way to do DAMAGE CONTROL. This acronym will help you determine risk factors and risk level with associated suggestions for immediate action. You will see it used in a role-played session, download the DAMAGE CONTROL checklist, and watch us turn an assessment into a plan.