The importance of identifying persons who could commit violent crimes has been noticed after the school shooting in Örebro.
Collaboration between authorities is highlighted as a puzzle piece to discover warning signals.
– – Often they have a black and white thinking, says psychologist Jenny Yourstone in News Morning.
The mass shooting in Örebro has noticed the importance of identifying people who could be a danger to others early. According to Jenny Yourstone, collaboration between the police and the Kronofogden is an important part of reaching a holistic view.
– It’s a puzzle to put. But there, many authorities can contribute each puzzle piece to get a bigger picture, she says in News Morning.
In connection with Kronofogden’s work, a safety assessment is always made before each visit. According to Johannes Paulson, national coordinator against crime at Kronofogden, it is not their task to look for potentially violent persons, but they act if something deviates.
– We see if there is something strange that pops up and sounds alarms if we need it for our safety, he says.
Warning signs
Jenny Yourstone emphasizes that the warning signs differ from case to case. She believes that a mental problem can often collaborate with factors such as economics, relationships or work and that it can increase the risk of violent behaviors.
– Often they have a black and white thinking, identify with other lonely people and are desperate.
She points out that diagnoses in connection with other risk factors can play a role, but that there is a lot different between different people.
– The diagnosis itself does not make a person a dangerous person, but there are other factors that interact, she says.
Continued development
Johannes Paulson also sees how black and white thinking can be a warning signal but says it is rare during the Kronofogden’s visit.
– Normally, it is a common conversation at the kitchen table, he says.
Jenny Yourstone believes that Swedish authorities can be developed in terms of knowledge to identify risk persons.
– It is important to have knowledge of different personality types that are linked to risk factors. Then you get more control and can see and pay attention to early signals when something is not right.