[YSPNetwork] Fwd: SPRC StatePlans: School liability concerns

[Jill Hollingsworth]

Hi Sue,

Do you live in Oregon? I am meeting with Sen. Vicki Walker on June 19th 
to discuss school liability as it pertains to school-based suicide 
prevention programs. Specifically, I am going to ask her if she can 
draft legislation to limit school liability if the school takes steps to 
prevent suicide through research-based programs. Will let you know what 
comes of it. From my understanding of the legal precedents, schools are 
at greater risk for not offering prevention because they are mandated to 
keep students safe. Here is a good article discussing current liability 
issues: 
http://ncinfo.iog.unc.edu/pubs/electronicversions/slb/slbsprsum00/article2.pdf#search='school%20liability%20suicide'

Jill


Lisa M MILLET wrote:

>Hi folks, can any of your speak to Sue Gallagher's question below.
>Please repond directly to her at: sgallagher at edc.org 
>
>Thanks for your help. Lisa
>
>Lisa M. Millet
>Injury Prevention and Epidemiology Section Manager
>Department of Human Services, Health Services
>800 NE Oregon St. Suite 772
>Portland, OR  97232
>971-673-1059 desk
>503-572-5460 cell
>503-731-4157 fax
>Lisa.M.Millet at state.or.us
>
>  
>
>>>>sgallagher at edc.org 6/7/2006 2:31 PM >>>
>>>>        
>>>>
>Has anyone had a school system express concern about liability issues
>for gatekeeper training of school staff or in-school suicide
>prevention
>programs?  There will be a referral program to professionals set up as
>part of the training. However, the school system is still concerned
>that
>teachers may be accountable and liable for not recognizing signs of a
>suicidal student or that parents may claim that because of special
>training a counselor or teacher should have "saved" a student. 
>
> 
>
>If yes, how did you handle the concern? 
>
> 
>
>Are you aware of any legal precedents in this area?
>
> 
>
> 
>
> Thanks,
>
> 
>
>Sue Gallagher
>
>sgallagher at edc.org 
>
> 
>
> 
>
> 
>
>  
>
>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Information, opinions or requests posted by users of the YSPNetwork listserv are not approved by or necessarily in alignment with policies or practicies of Oregon's Youth Suicide Prevention Program. This list serv has an open posting policy. Each individual author is responsible for the content of his or her postings. 
>
>To send an email to this list: yspnetwork at listsmart.osl.state.or.us To subscribe or unsubscribe to this list: http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/yspnetwork
>


-- 
Jill Hollingsworth, MA
Program Coordinator
Prevention Specialist
Looking Glass Youth and Family Services
541.607-7322 voice
541.607-0625 fax