Risk and Protective Factors
Course Description
Some factors increase the risk of suicidal behavior in youth. It is essential that educators are aware of these risk factors and can identify them in youth. Additionally, it is crucial to understand that risk factors do not necessarily mean that one may engage in suicidal behaviors.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will be able to identify various behavioral, family, and environmental risk factors for youth suicide.
Participants will be able to identify various behavioral, family/social support, and school protective factors for youth suicide.
Participants will be able to describe the relationship between bullying and youth suicide.
Learning Assests
Note: Please know that in 3 months, you may receive emails about future trainings or evaluations regarding the prevent suicide NJ portal as an evaluation as we would welcome your feedback about the use of this training in your life/work.