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Suicide Prevention in Juvenile Correction and Detention Facilities

Publication year: 1999 | Cataloged on: Oct. 31, 2006
ANNOTATION: A thorough summary of this problem is provided in order to assist with the development or improvement of new or existing suicide prevention programs. This guide provides information on: the background -- scope of the problem (to date no comprehensive study of the problem has been undertaken); critical components of a suicide prevention plan -- staff training, intake screening/assessment, communication, housing, levels of supervision, intervention, reporting, and follow-up/administrative review; additional resources; and appendixes providing sample intake screening, assessment, communication, and referral forms.
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