Preventing suicidal behavior among youth in foster care
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Date: 2012
(For resources, this is the publication date. For programs, this is the date posted.)
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Type:
Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Publisher:
American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
This fact sheet describes the extent of suicidal behavior among youth in foster care, including thoughts of and planning for suicide, nonfatal suicide attempts, and suicide deaths. It also lists risk and protective factors.