§ 20-77-1602. Legislative findings

AR Code § 20-77-1602 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) The General Assembly finds that youth suicide is a serious problem that:

(1) Takes the life of a youngster who has only begun to live; and

(2) Can be prevented with suicide intervention strategies.

(b) The General Assembly also recognizes that suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people between fifteen (15) years of age and twenty-four (24) years of age and the fourth leading cause of death for persons between ten (10) years of age and fourteen (14) years of age.