Legislators feel that there should be stricter regulations put in place to mitigate some of their concerns. U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Katie Britt of Alabama…
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Circuit Court Upholds Residency Requirement for NJ Assisted Suicide
Judges ruled that assisted suicide is not a “fundamental right,” and removing residency restrictions opens up the state to become a hub for “suicide tourism.” A panel of…
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Senators Craft AI Chatbot Child Safety Bill
The bill would lay down age restrictions and chatbot disclosure requirements in order to protect minors. Senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut are promoting…
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GAO Finds Issues in Veterans Crisis Line Operations
Senate hears testimony about rising workload, inadequate support, and risks to veterans in crisis. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that the Veterans Crisis Line faces operational strains…
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VA Distributes Funding for Veteran Suicide Prevention
The funds support clinical and emergency services at local levels. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last week that it is distributing $50 million toward veteran suicide…
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DOJ Announces Arrest of Criminal Online Network Kingpins
Two U.S. citizens charged with organizing “disturbing” child exploitation. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two alleged leaders of the “764” online criminal network were arrested last…
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FBI Warns of Online Exploitation of Adolescents
Financial extortion cases resulting in the victimization of teens have been linked to Nigeria and other African nations. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a public service…
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USMC Seeks Feedback to Strengthen Suicide Prevention Measures
The survey seeks to tailor safety programs and messaging to better support service members and their families. The U.S. Marine Corps is collecting input from active-duty Marines on…
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CDC Report Links Community Conditions to Lower Suicide Rates
The report shows access to health insurance, broadband internet, and higher incomes significantly reduces suicide risk. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
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HHS Secretary Outlines Suicide Prevention Efforts
Highlights 988 lifeline and comprehensive national strategy to support mental health. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra highlighted the most recent data from the Substance Abuse and…
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