Wednesday, March 26, 2025
8:00am to 11:00am

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School liability related to student suicides is a critical concern, particularly for administrators and mental health professionals. Numerous lawsuits have challenged schools' responses to such tragedies. While most schools act legally and ethically to protect students, some have faced criticism for inadequate responses. This presentation will explore the legal and ethical implications of youth suicide in schools, including liability concerns, case law, duty to protect, standard of care, and the importance of clinician mental wellness.

Participation in this program will enable school staff to:
- Conceptualize how case law impacts suicide practices in schools.
- Employ professional ethical principles in school suicide practices.
- Conduct suicide practices utilizing recommended standards of care.
- Incorporate personal wellness into ethical prevention practices.

Best for School based mental health staff: counseling, psychology, social workers, nurses or case managers.

CEUs Ethics CEUs are available for licensed clinicians. Choose Act 48 hours as the enrollment option to earn Act 48 hours. CEU hours will be captured on the sign-in form during the session.

This program is co-sponsored by Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. As a CSWE accredited program, the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research at Bryn Mawr College is a pre-approved provider of continuing education for social workers in Pennsylvania and many other states.

Contact

Mary Driscoll | Program Development Coordinator