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Suicide Prevention Program - NCCHC

"Because suicide is a leading cause of death in juvenile facilities nationwide, NCCHC recommends an active approach to the management of suicidal juveniles. The implementation of the 2011 Standards for Health Services in Juvenile Detention and Confinement Facilities brought noteworthy changes to the Suicide Prevention Program standard through a number of new compliance indicators."

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