Florida's juvenile justice programs have had only one death by suicide in the past 22 years. This presentation will describe the effective suicide prevention policies and processes used in these facilities, to include suicide prevention screening, referral, assessment, supervision levels for youth at risk for suicide, and the daily care and treatment of thousands of youth, and discuss current challenges and opportunities for improvement.

Educational Objectives

• Summarize Florida's policies and practices for suicide prevention as well as the Florida Administrative Code
• Differentiate the various levels of suicide prevention supervision used in Florida's system
• Discuss the lessons learned that have led to suicide prevention reform efforts

Level Intermediate