§ 20-77-1602 - Legislative findings. - Arkansas Statutes

20-77-1602. Legislative findings.

(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 the ages of fifteen (15) and twenty-four (24) and the fourth leading cause of death for persons between the ages of ten (10) and fourteen (14).