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Section III: Adherence to Standards

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Materials listed in this section include programs, practices, policies, protocols, and awareness materials that have been developed and implemented in specific settings such as schools, communities, clinics, or campuses (the terms program and practice are used interchangeably to refer to all activities and/or materials posted in this section of the BPR.) The content of these materials has been reviewed to assess adherence to current program development standards and recommendations in the field. This listing below includes only materials submitted to and reviewed according to BPR Section III criteria and is not a comprehensive inventory of all suicide prevention programs.

Being listed in this section indicates that the program content meets the standards outlined below. It does not mean that the practice has been proven effective through evaluation or is "recommended" by SPRC or AFSP. For programs that have been evaluated and proven effective, see Section I: Evidence-Based Programs. While not the same as proven effectiveness, adherence to standards is an important aspect of developing practices that are likely to be successful. For more information and resources about effective program planning, see Advice on Using the BPR.

Section III listings are organized into three categories.

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Section III Criteria

To be eligible for review, the program must address specific objectives of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. In addition, program materials must be available to the field through a website or contact person (the BPR posts only information about practices, not the materials themselves.)

Each practice is rated on fifteen criteria:

The Section III Application Guidelines (PDF) contain a detailed description of these criteria.

Resources Related to Section III Criteria:
This page lists links and resources for developing suicide prevention content that is accurate, likely to meet objectives, and consistent with current standards in the field.

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Review Process

Each program is reviewed by three suicide prevention experts. The criteria are rated on a scale of 1 (low) through 4 (high). Statements must receive an average score of 3 or greater on each applicable item to be listed on the BPR. See the Application Guidelines for more information.

To Apply to Section III

To submit materials for Section III review, please complete the BPR Section III Application for Review (MS Word document) according to the instructions in the Section III Application Guidelines (PDF). Email (1) the Application Form; and (2) the materials to be reviewed to Philip Rodgers. If materials are available only in hard copy, use the mailing address listed on the Application for Review.

Applicants can expect to hear from the BPR coordinators (Phil Rodgers from AFSP or Linda Langford from SPRC) at several points during the process. For example, applicants may be contacted prior to or during the review process for more information about the program and will receive feedback following review. AFSP/SPRC staff members also will work with developers of approved programs to ensure that materials are ready for dissemination and to obtain approval of the descriptive fact sheet before posting. For more information, see How long will the review process take?

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Programs, Practices, and Policies that Adhere to Standards
(listed by type of practice, then alphabetically)

Please check back frequently for new listings!
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