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Feb. 4, 2021
Today, State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) and State Representative Liz Linehan (D-Cheshire) are optimistic after legislation establishing a youth suicide prevention program in Connecticut received a public hearing in the Children s Committee. This legislation would create a program providing training to school employees, youth service bureau employees, youth-serving organization employees, youth athletic leaders and employees, and employees of municipal service agencies in helping prevent suicide among children in the state.
Subscribe We have seen youth suicide rates increase nationwide and in Connecticut in recent years, with those numbers likely to keep climbing without taking action, said Sen. Anwar. We cannot let this issue rest any longer. By ensuring the teachers, coaches, guardians and others who help children every day know the warning signs shown by students in distress and strategies to help them through difficult times, we can yet reverse