Description

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A comprehensive, school-based crisis intervention program can do a great deal to prevent teenage suicide, and to help the school community survive if a tragedy cannot be averted. In this important book, Scott Poland, who has written and lectured extensively on the topic, provides professionals with practical, step-by-step guidelines for setting up and maintaining such a program. Including numerous illustrative case examples, the book emphasizes the role played by all school personnel in suicide intervention and prevention. It is an invaluable resource for school psychologists, counselors, teachers, and administrators.

About the Author

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Scott Poland, Ed.D., is the Director of Psychological Services for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Houston, Texas), has been selected as a finalist for the National School Psychologist of the Year Award. Scott's primary interest is school crisis intervention.

Praise For…

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"This is an excellent book and is strongly recommended for anyone in the field....The author has drawn from h is academic and clinical experience and meshed these two worlds into a most readable and effective textbook. This text is valuable for school psychologists, counselors, and administrators who may have to deal with suicide. It is also a very useful text for all mental health practitioners."
— Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment

"This is a must read book....There is something for every school social worker in this book no matter what grade level they serve."
— School Social Work Journal