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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Defense Department Offers Courses to Cope with Suicide
Two modules have been published to provide support for surviving family and friends. The Department of Defense has developed a course to help the military community support the…
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VA Commemorates Two Years of Improved 988 Hotline Use
The addition of Press 1 increased successful calls per day by 22.7 percent since 2022. This week, Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough highlighted the increased use of the…
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Defense Department Identifies 2021 Afghan Airport Suicide Bomber
Officials concluded there was no way to tactically prevent the attack. The Department of Defense (DoD) concluded this week that there was no way to have tactically prevented…
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VA Announces Grants for Veteran Suicide Prevention
The community-based organizations provide support, screenings, and case management. The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced the availability of $52.5 million in funding for grants to organizations focused…
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