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American Association of Suicidology

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American Association of Suicidology
FounderEdwin Shneidman
Type501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, advocacy group
PurposeSuicide prevention
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Membership (2016)
almost 1,000
Amy J. Kulp
Interim Executive Director
http://www.suicidology.org/about-aas/board
Websitewww.suicidology.org

The American Association of Suicidology is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which advocates for suicide prevention. It was established in 1968 by Edwin Shneidman, who has been called "a pioneer in suicide prevention."[1]

References

  1. ^ "Pioneer In Study Of Suicide Dies At 91". NPR. 17 December 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2016.