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Guidelines for the Training of Lay-workers in Suicide Prevention (IN: Preventive Strategies on Suicide, ed. by R F W Diekstra, W Gulbinat et al.)
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This chapter is concerned with the development of the attributes, skills, & knowledge that enable lay-people to recognize & support those at risk of suicide. It discusses particularly the selection & training of volunteers in suicide prevention agencies, & includes material that could also be adapted for use in the training of other groups. (19 refs)