Suicide Intervention in the Schools

By Scott Poland

Book Overview

A comprehensive, school-based crisis intervention program can do a great deal to prevent teenage suicide, and to help the school community survive if a tragedy cannot be averted. In this important book, Scott Poland, who has written and lectured extensively on the topic, provides professionals with practical, step-by-step guidelines for setting up and maintaining such a program. Including numerous illustrative case examples, the book emphasizes the role played by all school personnel in suicide intervention and prevention. It is an invaluable resource for school psychologists, counselors, teachers, and administrators.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898622328
• ISBN13: 9780898622324
• Release Date: April 1989
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"