Threat Assessment Teams: A Model for Coordinating the Institutional Response and Reducing Legal Liability When College Students Threaten Suicide

James C. Penven; Steven M. Janosik

doi:10.1515/jsarp-2012-6339

Published by De Gruyter August 22, 2012

Threat Assessment Teams: A Model for Coordinating the Institutional Response and Reducing Legal Liability When College Students Threaten Suicide

James C. Penven and Steven M. Janosik

From the journal Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice

https://doi.org/10.1515/jsarp-2012-6339

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Abstract

Increasing numbers of college students with mental health issues are enrolling in college. If these students threaten suicide they present serious legal issues for college officials. Lack of communication and coordination of a response to these students exacerbates the issue. Threat assessment teams can serve as mechanisms to coordinate the response to students who threaten suicide. A review of case law and recommendations to mitigate liability when students threaten suicide are provided.

Published Online: 2012-8-22

Threat Assessment Teams: A Model for Coordinating the Institutional Response and Reducing Legal Liability When College Students Threaten Suicide

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