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NSU’s Office of Suicide and Violence Prevention Can Help Save A Loved One’s Life
In 2004, Nova Southeastern University established a Crisis Prevention Committee to help develop strategies for preventing suicide and violence within the NSU community. That grew, and in 2007 the NSU Office of Suicide and Violence Prevention was formed. The goal is to provide information regarding risk factors and warning signs of suicide and violence. Part of NSU’s Office of Suicide and Violence Prevention effort included a free Suicide Prevention Webinar tailored for school administrators, teachers, and guidance counselors on Dec. 2 with the goal of shining a light on what can be done to help prevent suicide, to successfully intervene with suicidal youngsters and to effectively respond in the aftermath of such a tragic event.
NSU, spearheaded by the Lambda Theta Alpha sorority, also participated in the annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Nov. 24. The walk brought the South Florida community together in raising suicide awareness while allowing participants to honor and remember a loved one who has succumbed to suicide. For the full Miami Herald story, please click here.