Self Trauma
Suicide and self-harm risk, severe distress, hopelessness, early help-seeking and safe referral.
Suicide Prevention programme →Pillar 1
Trauma, Violence & Injury Prevention
Harm may affect a person, family, school or community. It may also happen through preventable accidents. CAHSICS connects these concerns so prevention is easier to understand.
Five streams
Each type of harm has a clear place.
Family Trauma
GBV, domestic and sexual violence, child abuse, elder abuse, coercive control and family safety.
Learn about GBV →School Trauma
School violence, bullying, dating violence, pressure, substance-related risks and safeguarding.
Community Trauma
Assault, interpersonal violence, retaliation, alcohol-related violence and community safety.
Accidental Trauma & Injury
Road and pedestrian injuries, burns, poisoning, falls, drowning and home or environmental safety.
How we approach Pillar 1
One simple process, with the right response for each topic.
We listen, understand what is happening, check safety, choose the right support approach, and help connect people to an appropriate service.
In simple words
Listen → understand → check safety → respond carefully → connect and follow up.
For a GBV disclosure, we use survivor-centred LIVES guidance: Listen, Inquire, Validate, Enhance safety and Support.
Current Foundational Programmes
Three developed programme frameworks.
Suicide Prevention & Community Support
Recognise concern, strengthen protective factors and support safe referral.
Open programmeGender-Based Violence Prevention & Community Support
Safer relationships, awareness, community guidance and responsible referral.
Open programmeSchool Violence & Bullying Prevention
Safeguarding, trusted-adult help-seeking and safer school communities.
CAHSICS community programmes focus on prevention, education, advocacy, social and behavioural change support, community guidance, service navigation and referral. CAHSICS does not replace emergency, clinical, legal, forensic or statutory services. When specialised help is required, the role is to support safe linkage to the appropriate service.