Category: postvention
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Meyer establishes Delaware Office of Suicide Prevention
DOVER — DJ’s Alliance is proud to announce that Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 54, DJ’s Act, into law today, marking a historic step forward for suicide prevention and postvention efforts in Delaware. Championed by Rep. Eric Morrison and Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos, the bill established the office of suicide…
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Creating a Safer, Healthier Delaware through a Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Approach
Have you ever heard of the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Approach Framework? DJ’s Alliance believes in a holistic, evidence-based approach and we use the tenants of this nationally recognized framework as foundation blocks for our own programming, leaning on the expertise of those who came to this advocacy space before us.…
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What Is Suicide Postvention and Why It Matters
Postvention – an organized response to a death by suicide By Bree Durant-Russ, Intern When someone dies by suicide, the emotional aftermath ripples through families, friends, schools, and entire communities. Research suggests that for every person lost, up to 135 people are exposed to that loss while up to 35…