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Establishes New Jersey Statewide Suicide Prevention Coordination and Oversight Council in DHS.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the New Jersey Statewide Suicide Prevention Coordination and Oversight Council within the Department of Human Services. The council’s purpose is to survey existing suicide prevention efforts, develop reporting standards, assist prevention entities, and collect data on attempted and completed suicides. Specifically, it will gather demographic information and analyze trends to improve suicide prevention strategies across the state.
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Gerry Scharfenberger
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