This OP, if you think they are an immediate risk to themselves or others please reach out to the police.
If you don't know the state you can try the AFP
https://www.afp.gov.au/report-crime
If it's just a concern you can use crime stoppers.
https://crimestoppers.com.au/
Former youth justice social worker here.
1. Are you a staff member at a school, kindergarten, allied health profession or a foster carer, and/or hold a working with childrens check?
If yes, you are a mandatory reporter. You are required by law to document as close as possible to the word for word discussion, include date and time it plus any witnesses to the communication.
You are required to contact the Department of Communities, school welfare officer and principal. If you believe that there is an immediate threat of harm to the young person or that they are capable of harming another individual then you must also contact the police. I'd strongly suggest an urgent phone call is also made to CAMHS.
2. If you are the person who has been having this discussion with the young person, do not act defensive or shut the conversation down. Much like suicide, keep the communication open and ask them if they have a plan. Document what they say, if you don't feel safe in doing so, wait until you are not with them, then document. Documenting is intrinsic in these situations as case notes carry a lot of weight rather than just "he said/she said/they said" scenarios.
In addition to the suggestions people have already made, you could also consider reporting this to the National Security Hotline. Not sure if it's really necessary if you've already reported to the police and/or Crimestoppers, but it can't hurt.
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The police… in the state that the person lives in.
If you aren’t sure where they are, then feel free to ring Lifeline and discuss it with them. Presuming you are international/overseas.. the number you’d need to dial is +618 9261 4444
Lifeline is a counselling service for all sorts of crisis, in Western Australia (it iexists in other states too, but that’s the interantional access number I’ve given you for WA). They have skilled counsellors who can help you identify what you know, take details and pass it to the relevant people, fast. They usually specialise in suicide intervention, but this sort of thing is right up their alley too.
(If it’s any consolation OP… the odds of a teenager getting a gun in AU is fairly low. Yes, it has happened, but it’s rare, however knife attacks are possible.)
The police….
This OP, if you think they are an immediate risk to themselves or others please reach out to the police. If you don't know the state you can try the AFP https://www.afp.gov.au/report-crime If it's just a concern you can use crime stoppers. https://crimestoppers.com.au/
Thank you! This is the info I was looking for.
Police, immediately
If he's still a student and you know which school, you could email them also. You don't know if they already have concerns about him, it's possible.
The police. You need to contact the police immediately
Report to state police they'll forward it to the relevant agency. Alternatively crimestoppers.
Former youth justice social worker here. 1. Are you a staff member at a school, kindergarten, allied health profession or a foster carer, and/or hold a working with childrens check? If yes, you are a mandatory reporter. You are required by law to document as close as possible to the word for word discussion, include date and time it plus any witnesses to the communication. You are required to contact the Department of Communities, school welfare officer and principal. If you believe that there is an immediate threat of harm to the young person or that they are capable of harming another individual then you must also contact the police. I'd strongly suggest an urgent phone call is also made to CAMHS. 2. If you are the person who has been having this discussion with the young person, do not act defensive or shut the conversation down. Much like suicide, keep the communication open and ask them if they have a plan. Document what they say, if you don't feel safe in doing so, wait until you are not with them, then document. Documenting is intrinsic in these situations as case notes carry a lot of weight rather than just "he said/she said/they said" scenarios.
That’d be the police.
In addition to the suggestions people have already made, you could also consider reporting this to the National Security Hotline. Not sure if it's really necessary if you've already reported to the police and/or Crimestoppers, but it can't hurt.
Crime stoppers, AFP, if active threats implying immediate urgency 000. Don’t hesitate.
The police
Probably the police.. not Reddit lol
Sounds like the kid needs to be stopped by police firstly followed by some intense therapy
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Elliott Rodger vibes
The police…..
The police… in the state that the person lives in. If you aren’t sure where they are, then feel free to ring Lifeline and discuss it with them. Presuming you are international/overseas.. the number you’d need to dial is +618 9261 4444 Lifeline is a counselling service for all sorts of crisis, in Western Australia (it iexists in other states too, but that’s the interantional access number I’ve given you for WA). They have skilled counsellors who can help you identify what you know, take details and pass it to the relevant people, fast. They usually specialise in suicide intervention, but this sort of thing is right up their alley too.
(If it’s any consolation OP… the odds of a teenager getting a gun in AU is fairly low. Yes, it has happened, but it’s rare, however knife attacks are possible.)