Students participate in âHope Weekâ, bringing awareness to suicide prevention
Students participate in âHope Weekâ, bringing awareness to suicide prevention By Morgan Parrish | March 10, 2021 at 4:24 PM EST - Updated March 10 at 7:03 PM
CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Suicide is the second leading cause of death among high school-aged students.
Among all students, 8.9% reportedly have attempted suicide, thatâs according to the CDC.
âItâs very important for us as Hope Squad members to teach them itâs not all that scary, and it can be prevented,â said Hope Squad Senior River Saunders.
The First Hope Squads came to the Cincinnati area about three years ago. However, this is the first full year the Hope Squad is active at New Richmond High School.
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