SUICIDE PREVENTION AND THE IMPACT OF CRIME AND CRIMINALITY AMONG VULNERABLE VICTIMS IN THE SOCIETY

Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). Suicide is death caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die. Suicide is the serious public health problem and the suicide rates increased 30% between 2000-2018, and declined in 2019 and 2020. Suicide refers to the act of taking one's own life (Shankar,2018). Suicide is an analysis of a phenomenon regarding as pathological, intended to throw light on the evil which threatens modern industrial societies. Suicide is an indication of disorganization of both individual and society. Every case of death resulting directly from a positive or negative death performed by the victim. In Nigeria, suicide is a conscious act and the person concerned is fully aware of its consequences. Most people shy away from discussing because of the stigma attached, cultural taboo and a general lack of understanding.