SUICIDE: OLD PROBLEMS, NEW SOLUTIONS

In today's world, where social and economic pressures can be overwhelming, the problem of suicide is becoming increasingly pressing. The publication "Suicide. Old problems, new solutions" is a valuable collection of analyses and perspectives that aims to deepen this difficult topic and contribute to a better understanding and prevention. This book, created by the Department of Criminology and Public Security of the Jagiellonian University in cooperation with the National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution in Krakow, offers an innovative approach to the issue of suicide.

• New perspectives in the analysis of suicides, including non-aggressive suicides.
• Analysis of the influence of the environment on suicide attempts.
• Considerations on the role of the Internet in preventing suicides.
• Presentation of the actions of the fire brigade in crisis situations.
• Data on suicides among police officers, not available to the general public.
• Expansion of the diagnosis of trends in suicide methods.
• The problem of suicide among minors.

This book addresses problems that are often overlooked in other publications on suicide. The authors analyze issues such as non-aggressive suicides, the influence of the environment on decisions to take one's life, and the role of the Internet in preventing suicides. The publication also presents data on suicides among police officers, which are generally not available to researchers outside law enforcement. It is important to emphasize that this work aims not only to understand the phenomenon of suicide, but also to counteract stereotypical ideas about it and to support prevention.

The authors of the publication point out that in Poland, the lack of work and means of subsistence is increasingly becoming a motive for suicide attempts. Suicide is a taboo subject, a shameful and unspoken phenomenon that evokes a sense of helplessness and anxiety. Therefore, any scientific work that reveals knowledge about the complexity and heterogeneity of the phenomenon of suicide is invaluable. The book "Suicide. Old problems, new solutions" is an important step towards a better understanding of this phenomenon and the development of effective prevention strategies.

The Jagiellonian University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Poland, has been involved in research on social and criminological issues for years. The Department of Criminology and Public Security, which is the author of this publication, is a place where scientists and experts join forces to analyze criminal and social phenomena and propose solutions that can contribute to improving public safety. The cooperation with the National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution in Krakow further strengthens the value of this publication, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience.