Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
August 14 - October 16
Description:
The QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is a brief educational program designed to teach gatekeepers–those who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide (e.g., parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, caseworker, police officers)–the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond by following three steps: question the individual’s desire or intent regarding suicide; persuade the person to seek and accept help; and refer the person to appropriate resources.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Intended Audience: Community Stakeholders, Counseling Staff, District Leaders, Elementary Teachers, High School Teachers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialists, Middle School Teachers, RESA Staff, School Leaders, School Nurses, School Safety Staff, Social Workers, Special Student Services Staff, Teacher Leaders
DOE Office: Whole Child Supports
Topics: Mental Health, School Safety, Wellbeing, Whole Child Supports
Event Type: Event - Multiday
Delivery Mode(s): Virtual
Event will be recorded: No
Primary Contact: Deborah Chosewood - deborah.chosewood@doe.k12.ga.us
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