The American Association of Suicidology: Past, Present, and Future (IN: Suicide Prevention: Resources for the Millennium, edited by D Lester)

This chapter discusses past & present activities of the American Association of Suicidology & plans for the future. Activities include annual conferences, agenda setting, crisis worker & crisis centre certification, youth suicide prevention, education & training, survivor services, & research & service awards. The Association’s work in organization & membership, information services, professional development & training, the right-to-die debate & the debate over gun control is discussed. (12 refs.)