Signature Assignment: Document the Foundations of a School Suicide Prevention Program
Scenario
Following the tragic suicide of a student, a rural school has asked for your assistance in developing interventions to prevent copycat suicides. You are concerned that focusing too much on the incident could inadvertently increase the risk of a contagion effect. To avoid this, you must research available information on copycat or cluster suicides.
Instructions
Compile a comprehensive report addressing the following components:
1. Research Summary and Guidelines:
Provide a summary of the research on the potential for suicide contagion to ensure that nothing the school does contributes to a suicide cluster.
Include a list of specific dos and don’ts for the school based on this research.
Emphasize evidence-based practices and ensure that each recommendation is directly tied to the research you’ve reviewed.
2. Press Release:
Draft a press release that carefully avoids any language or statements that might inadvertently encourage suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
3. Parent Letter:
Write a letter to the parents that includes:
An overview of the school’s concerns.
Information on suicide risk factors.
Suggested conversations parents can have with their children regarding this sensitive issue.
4. Student Outreach Plan:
Develop a strategy to encourage students who are feeling concerned or at risk to seek help. This could take the form of a poster, handout, or public announcement.
References: Support your assignment with at least five peer-reviewed articles. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources may be included. Credible websites such as .org, .mil, .gov, and .edu are acceptable, however, cannot serve as primary sources to support this assignment.
Length: The total length of the report should be 10-12 pages, not including title and reference pages.
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA stan