Suicide prevention.
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends existing law to authorize the California Department of Public Health to establish an Office of Suicide Prevention. The office will focus on reducing suicide rates by assessing and reporting on prevention policies and practices, particularly targeting youth, with special attention given to boys and young men. The office is also required to report to the legislature on strategies for implementing these focused activities.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the establishment of an Office of Suicide Prevention within the Department of Public Health.
- Allows the office to conduct assessments of suicide prevention policies and practices.
- Directs the office to monitor and disseminate data related to suicide prevention.
- Requires the office to convene experts and stakeholders for collaboration.
- Specifies that the office should prioritize groups with high suicide risk, including youth, boys, Native American youth, older adults, veterans, LGBTQ people, and young men.
- Mandates a report to the Legislature by July 1, 2028, outlining strategies for focusing on boys and young men.
- Establishes a sunset date for the reporting requirement of July 1, 2032.
Who is affected
- California Department of Public Health
- State Legislature
- Youth
- Boys
- Young Men
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