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Postvention: A Community-Based Family Support Initiative and Model of Responding to Tragic Events, Including Suicide

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Title: Postvention: A Community-Based Family Support Initiative and Model of Responding to Tragic Events, Including Suicide
Language: English
Authors: Forde, Susan, Devaney, Carmel
Source: Child Care in Practice. Jan 2006 12(1):53-61.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2006
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Family Needs, Family Programs, Suicide, Prevention, Program Development, Program Implementation, Coping, Economically Disadvantaged, Urban Areas, Community Programs, Program Effectiveness, Social Support Groups
Geographic Terms: Ireland
DOI: 10.1080/13575270500526303
ISSN: 1357-5279
Abstract: This paper provides an account of the design, development and implementation of a postvention model of responding to the needs of families within a community following the aftermath of a tragic event, including suicide. This model was developed for a specific disadvantaged urban community. The paper includes the context of the need for such an undertaking and discussion on the family support theories that underpin its development. A retrospective critique of the initiative and subsequent model is provided, including the inherent strengths and limitations and a description of further family support practice developments.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 21
Entry Date: 2008
Accession Number: EJ817994
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This paper provides an account of the design, development and implementation of a postvention model of responding to the needs of families within a community following the aftermath of a tragic event, including suicide. This model was developed for a specific disadvantaged urban community. The paper includes the context of the need for such an undertaking and discussion on the family support theories that underpin its development. A retrospective critique of the initiative and subsequent model is provided, including the inherent strengths and limitations and a description of further family support practice developments.
ISSN:1357-5279
DOI:10.1080/13575270500526303