I am interested in learning more about the best practices and recommendations for reporting on suicide.

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• Does talking about suicide increase suicidal ideation?

  No. In fact, research has shown that talking about suicide may reduce the risk by allowing folks to share their experiences (Dazzi et al., 2014; Wasserman et al., 2020). When we refuse to talk about suicide, it sends the message to those who are ...

• What are the parent manuals?

  Parent manuals are for parents of Hope Squad Members. The manuals explain what their children will be learning in the Hope Squad and provide at-home discussion questions that correlate with the lessons they are learning in the meetings. The parent ...

• Where can I find the parent manuals?

  The parent manuals are in the Advisor Portal under the Hope Squad curriculum section. The parent manuals are specific to the school level (elementary, middle, and high school) and the curriculum year. For example, to access the High School Year 2 ...

• What do Squad Members learn?

  Hope Squad Members are trained to recognize warning signs of suicide in their peers, reach out, and refer their peers to trusted adults. They are not taught to act as counselors, but rather how to support their peers by encouraging them to get help. ...

• What if a parent doesn’t return the permission form?

  First, you should try reaching out to the parent/guardian again. In some cases, they will not have the resources (Wi-Fi, a printer, live too far from town, etc.) to return the form themselves, in this case, follow the guidelines that your school ...