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Organizing for Suicide Prevention

A Case Study at the Golden Gate Bridge
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Organizing for Suicide Prevention: A Case Study at the Golden Gate Bridge describes the long struggle to end a tragic history of individuals jumping from the bridge to their death. Readers learn how a group of advocates grew and sustained a coalition led by families touched by suicide, and including prevention supporters, health professionals, and other interested parties, to build a successful campaign for a suicide prevention structure at the Golden Gate Bridge. Central to this story is an understanding that restricting easy access to lethal means—a simple yet often poorly understood suicide prevention technique—can save lives. The text demonstrates how the coalition's advocacy was employed to gain approval for an access restriction structure on the bridge. Dedicated chapters help readers understand how to develop a public campaign to address suicide hotspots or other mental health issues through community organizing, assertive communications, and a persistent focus on goals. Balancing the findings of suicide prevention researchers with practical application, Organizing for Suicide Prevention is an ideal textbook for undergraduate or graduate social work macro courses focused on communities and organizations. It is also a valuable resource for practicing social workers, community advocates, and community organizers.

Author Biography:

Jennifer Lewis, Ph.D., LCSW is a professor in the Suzanne Dworak Peck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California. She holds a Ph.D. in social work from New York University a M.S.W. from Boston University. Her specialties include integrated health and mental health, focusing on HIV, suicide prevention, stress, trauma, and resilience. Paul Muller is a founding member and the current president of Bridge Rail Foundation, a nonprofit organization originally dedicated to ending suicides on the Golden Gate Bridge. He recently retired from his marketing business, Muller and Smith.
Release date Australia
January 30th, 2021
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Pages
124
Dimensions
152x228x6
ISBN-13
9781516538430
Product ID
34516255

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