Policy 800 – Suicide

• Policy 800 – Introduction
• Policy 800 – Table of Contents  
• Policy 800 – Policy Contents  (link to the official Policy & Procedure document content)

Introduction

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia recognizes its part in the total community’s responsibility for responding to behaviors associated with suicide ideations.  We initiate responsible leadership in establishing intervention and Post-intervention procedures in coordination with Safe-2-Say practices, Mandated Reporter and Safe Environment protocols. Archdiocesan staff and community resources  will be available to the school for additional resources.

It is Archdiocesan belief that students identified as at-risk of self-harm should receive the appropriate help as quickly as possible.  The primary responsibilities of school personnel working with students dealing with a mental health disorder or suicidal thoughts are support, parental contact, and referral.  In these circumstances, confidentiality will be waived in life threatening situations.

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Table of Contents
(This is a list of the policy contents.  Click the Document Contents link above for a pdf version of the policy.)

1. Introduction
2. Procedure For a Response to a Student Suicide Threat
3. Procedure For a Response to a Student Suicide Attempt
4. Procedure for a Response to a Suicide Attempt Outside of School
5. Procedure for a Suicide Attempt on a School Bus
6. Procedure to Respond to a Suicide
7. Post Suicide Guidelines
8. Professional Development for Staff

Appendix A – Suggestions on Speaking with Students
Appendix B – Suicide Ideation Flowchart
Appendix C – Speaking with Parents