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 |
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.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 6/16/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.