Warning signs
Studies show that four out of five teen suicide attempts have been preceded by clear warning signs, make sure you know them. Keep reading to learn what teen suicide warning signs to look for, including warning signs or indications of a suicide plan.
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Community in crisis: Moving forward with solutions
Cathy PerfectKern Valley Sun In the wake of two teen suicides in less than a month, a sense of urgency permeated the air at Monday night’s meeting of local residents and community organizations intent on discussing “the elephant in the room” and confronting, head-on, the challenges faced by the Valley’s young people.
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For judge, no easy answers
UNLOCKING THE CHILDREN & YOUTH AGENCY – First in a three-part series – When families are shattered by abuse and neglect, Children and Youth Court Judge Robert Mellon must cut through the drama and make tough decisions. GRAPHIC
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