PROFESSIONALS 

    Educators

    Schools are a key setting for suicide prevention, and educators can have a significant impact on the lives of young people by identifying students who may be struggling. By staying informed about the risk factors and signs of suicide, as well as knowing how to respond to them, educators can offer critical support to at-risk students. The tools and courses below will aid educators in fostering a safer and more supportive environment for their students.

    South Dakota K-12 School Guide to Prevent Suicide Toolkit (GPS-T)

    The South Dakota K-12 School Guide to Prevent Suicide Toolkit (GPS-T) is authored by Dr. Scott Poland and Dr. Donna Poland and has four main sections: 

    Goal 1: Provides many tools for schools to utilize to enhance comprehensive suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention, and postvention programs.

    Goal 2: Meets the unique needs of South Dakota Schools

    Goal 3: Provides the most up to date information on South Dakota legislative requirements and statistics on youth suicidal behavior.

    Goal 4: Promotes collaboration between schools and local state prevention resources.

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