Student Services / Prevention & Wellness

Wisconsin School Crisis Preparedness
Monthly "Best Practice" Webcast Series

Safe Schools: Youth Suicide Prevention for Schools

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
9:00 - 9:25 a.m.

In the spring of 2008, a new Wisconsin law governing school-based youth suicide prevention was passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Doyle, Wisconsin statute, s. 115.365. All staff should be able to recognize suicide warning signs and know how to respond. In the Youth Suicide Prevention for Schools presentation, DPI’s School Psychologist John Humphries discusses relevant data about youth suicide in Wisconsin, risk factors, early and late warning signs, and suggests methods for dealing with suicidal students including ACT: Acknowledge, Care, and Tell. ACT is a central skill taught in an evidence-based youth suicide prevention program called SOS-Signs of Suicide. SOS has been shown to reduce suicidal acts in youth. It is also an important skill for adults to know and be able to do.

To view the webcast:

Go to http://media2.wi.gov/dpi/catalog/ and click 2008 Events in the left column, then click on Safe Schools: Youth Suicide Prevention for Schools.

Webcasts may be viewed for up to a year after their air date. To view archived webcasts, go to http://media2.wi.gov/dpi/catalog/ and click 2008 Events or 2007 Events in the left column, and then click on the desired webcast.


Presented by:

John Humphries, School Psychology Consultant
WI Department Public Instruction


School Crisis Preparedness/Safe Schools series webcasts:

United We Stand
Bullying/Cyber-Bullying
Creating a Positive School Culture to Reduce the Chance of Terror - The Green Bay East High School Experience
The National Incident Management System and School Preparedness - Requirements and Resources
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Responding to Emergencies And Disasters with Youth (READY)
The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and Second Step - A Violence Prevention Curriculum
Campus Safety for Technical Colleges and Universities
Begin the 2007-2008 School Year with a Safe Environment!
Ribbon of Promise
Tabletop Exercises - Efficient Ways to Test Your School Crisis Preparedness Plan
Creating a Positive School Community – McFarland’s Restorative Practices Journey
Wisconsin's Missing and Exploited Children
DPI's Bullying Prevention Curriculum and Verona's Application of this Program
Peer Mediation – Racine Unified School District
Don’t Let That “Incident” Turn Into a “Crisis”
Safe Schools: Hope After Tragedy - Weston's Story


For more information, please contact:
Joan Lerman
School Administration Consultant
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Student Services Prevention and Wellness
P.O. Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
(608) 266-2829  fax (608) 266-3643

For questions about this information, contact Laurie B. Salzman (608) 267-9117

Last updated on 9/3/2008 8:11:34 AM