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Section II: Expert and Consensus Statements

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This section of the BPR lists expert and consensus statements that summarize the best knowledge in suicide prevention in the form of guidelines or protocols. These statements typically result from either a collaborative process involving key stakeholders or from a thorough review of the literature by a preeminent expert in that topic area.

Section II statements provide guidance and recommendations (including protocols) that practitioners can use while developing programs, practices, or policies for their own settings. Note that Section III also lists protocols; however, Section III protocols have been implemented in specific settings rather than serving as general guidance for the field. Several of the criteria used to review Section III materials are based on statements listed in Section II (i.e., the Safe and Effective Messaging Guidelines and the AAS Guidelines for School-Based Prevention Programs).

Section II Review Process and Criteria

To be eligible for review, the expert/consensus statement must address specific objectives of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.

Each expert/consensus statement is rated by three suicide prevention experts on six criteria:

Each of the six criteria listed above is rated on a scale of 1 (low) through 4 (high). Statements must receive an average score of 3 or greater on each item to be included in the BPR.

To Apply to Section II

If you know of expert or consensus statements that may be appropriate for inclusion in this category, please contact Philip Rodgers to discuss submission procedures.

Section II Expert and Consensus Statements
(Listed alphabetically by title)

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