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Subjects

Overview​

Subjects are individuals who are the focus of negotiations in the PeaceProxy application. They can be suspects, persons in crisis, hostage-takers, or other individuals with whom negotiators need to communicate. Subjects are central to the negotiation process and have various attributes and relationships that help negotiators understand and interact with them effectively.

What is a Subject?​

In PeaceProxy, a subject represents an individual who is the focus of a negotiation. Subjects have:

  • Basic Information: Name, date of birth, aliases
  • Contact Information: Phone number and other contact points
  • Current Mood: Tracks the subject's emotional state
  • Status: Indicates the subject's current status in a negotiation
  • Risk Factors: Identified risk factors associated with the subject
  • Images: Photos or other visual identifiers

Relationships​

Subjects have relationships with several other entities in the system:

  • Tenant: Each subject belongs to a tenant (organization)
  • Negotiations: Subjects can be involved in multiple negotiations with different roles
  • Risk Assessments: Evaluations of risk factors related to the subject
  • Demands: Requests or requirements made by the subject
  • Warnings: Cautions or alerts about the subject
  • Warrants: Legal documents related to the subject
  • Hooks: Key points of connection or leverage with the subject
  • Triggers: Events or topics that may cause specific reactions from the subject
  • Images: Visual identifiers of the subject
  • Mood Logs: Records of changes in the subject's emotional state
  • Contact Points: Methods of communication with the subject
  • Documents: Files related to the subject

Creating a Subject​

To create a new subject:

  1. Navigate to the Subjects section of the dashboard
  2. Click the "New Subject" button
  3. Fill in the required information:
    • Name
    • Date of birth (if known)
    • Aliases (if any)
    • Contact information
    • Risk factors
    • Other relevant details
  4. Click "Create Subject"

Once created, you can add the subject to negotiations and associate other entities with them.

Updating a Subject​

To update an existing subject:

  1. Navigate to the Subjects section of the dashboard
  2. Select the subject you want to update
  3. Click the "Edit" button
  4. Modify the subject details as needed
  5. Click "Save Changes"

You can update various aspects of a subject:

  • Basic information (name, date of birth, aliases)
  • Contact information
  • Current mood
  • Status
  • Risk factors
  • Images and documents

Deleting a Subject​

To delete a subject:

  1. Navigate to the Subjects section of the dashboard
  2. Select the subject you want to delete
  3. Click the "Delete" button
  4. Confirm the deletion

Note: Deleting a subject will not remove their associated data, such as negotiations they've been involved in or risk assessments conducted about them. Instead, the subject will be marked as inactive and will no longer appear in active subject lists.

Subject Mood Tracking​

PeaceProxy allows tracking of a subject's mood over time:

  1. Navigate to the subject's profile
  2. Locate the "Mood" section
  3. Update the current mood using the provided scale
  4. Add notes about the mood change if needed
  5. Save the changes

The system will maintain a log of mood changes, which can help negotiators understand patterns and trends in the subject's emotional state.

Risk Factors​

Subjects can have various risk factors associated with them:

  • Mental Health Issues: Depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc.
  • Substance Abuse: Alcohol, drugs, or other substances
  • History of Violence: Past violent behavior or threats
  • Access to Weapons: Known possession of firearms or other weapons
  • Suicidal Ideation: Thoughts or threats of self-harm
  • Criminal History: Past criminal activities or arrests

These risk factors help negotiators assess the potential dangers and develop appropriate strategies.

Integration with Other Components​

Subjects integrate with several other components of the PeaceProxy application:

  • Negotiations: Subjects are the focus of negotiations
  • Users: Users interact with subjects through negotiations
  • Assessments: Risk assessments are conducted about subjects
  • Settings: Tenant settings can affect how subject information is displayed and managed

Best Practices​

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date information about subjects
  • Regularly update the subject's mood and status during active negotiations
  • Document all interactions with the subject
  • Identify and track risk factors to inform negotiation strategies
  • Use aliases to ensure proper identification of subjects with multiple names
  • Attach relevant documents and images to the subject's profile for easy reference