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Suicide Intervention in Schools: General Considerations (IN: Suicide Prevention in Schools, ed. by A A Leenaars & S Wenckstern)
Smith J
This article outlines how to set up suicide intervention programs in schools. The author explains why the reponsibility for intervention & prevention should fall to schools, & how to plan & set objectives for an intervention program. She also describes a successful intervention of 2 adolescents about to commit suicide. Also included are sections on concerns & benefits, historical perspectives, legal concerns, & future directions for school programs. (VM)