Role of Federal Government in Youth Suicide Prevention (IN: Youth Suicide: The Critical Issues, San Francisco: 1984)

Edna Mitchell speaks on behalf of California Congressman TomLantos, specifically addressing the role of the federal government in youth suicide prevention. She stresses the importance of public & professional groups lobbying government officials to introduce legislation that would make federal funding available for the development of such programs. She suggests that persistent efforts by the public, appropriate timing, & use of the media will result in legislative action. (Nov. 1984) (NBB)