American Association of Suicidology
Appearance
Founder | Edwin Shneidman |
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Type | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, advocacy group |
Purpose | Suicide prevention |
Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
Membership (2016) | almost 1,000 |
Amy J. Kulp | Interim Executive Director |
http://www.suicidology.org/about-aas/board | |
Website | www |
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
- ^ "Pioneer In Study Of Suicide Dies At 91". NPR. 17 December 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2016.