The 16-year-old, who had been corresponding with a peer from Norway for two years, did not ignore the disturbing message he received from her. – The girl wrote in the message that she intended to harm herself – explains Commissioner Jagoda Ekiert, press officer of the Municipal Police Headquarters in Legnica. – The 16-year-old, unwilling to remain indifferent to his friend’s dramatic words, immediately decided to report the matter to the Bureau for International Police Cooperation.
Legnica officers verified the report and began cooperating with the Norwegian authorities. The spokesperson: – Later that same day, thanks to the efficient exchange of information, police officers from Norway went to the address provided by the boy. There they found the girl and her parents, who stated that they would monitor her health and provide her with the necessary care. Thanks to the young man’s immediate response, a tragedy was prevented, and the girl received the help she needed.
The commissioner concludes:
The resident of Legnica demonstrated tremendous maturity and responsibility. In moments of crisis, precisely such reactions can save a life. His actions are worthy of emulation and should serve as an example of how important it is to respond to signs of danger, even when they concern people whom we know only from the internet.
Police officers remind people where to seek help in a crisis situation:
- 116 123 – a free crisis helpline for adults experiencing an emotional crisis, available 7 days a week from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.;
- 116 111 – a free helpline for children and young people, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
- 800 108 108 – a free support helpline, available Monday through Sunday, except public holidays, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
- 800 121 212 – the free helpline of the Ombudsman for Children for children and young people, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
- 22 635 09 54 – a helpline for older people, available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.