American Association of Suicidology

American Association of Suicidology
Founder Edwin Shneidman
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.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.
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