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Shows tagged as: suicide

Tue, Apr 23 2013

Joe Bell Begins Walk Across The Country To Honor Jadin

Joe Bell has begun a two-year walk across the country to honor his son Jadin, who killed himself this winter after experiencing bullying.

Mon, Apr 8 2013

Gun Stories: Suicide

In many discussions about guns, one thing is often left out: the fact that in Oregon 83 percent of gun deaths are due to suicide.

Thu, Mar 7 2013

Update on Recent Portland Police Shootings

We'll get the latest on Monday's officer-involved shooting as well as a grand jury's decision on another shooting in February.

Mon, Nov 19 2012

Reducing Suicide Rates Among Soldiers and Veterans

What can be done to decrease the growing number of suicides among active duty soldiers and veterans?

Thu, Oct 18 2012

Kim Stafford

Kim Stafford discusses writing about the most painful story of his life: his brother's suicide.

Mon, Jul 23 2012

Deaths at Clark County Jail

Four inmates have died in the Clark County Jail this year, including two suicides that took place in July.

Wed, May 2 2012

Homeless Deaths

How many people die on the street each year? The fact is, we only know a small part of the story.

Mon, Jan 23 2012

Soldiers, Veterans, and Abuse

According to newly released data, the rate of suicide among veterans has dropped (but risen among active duty soldiers), and the incidents of domestic abuse and child abuse among veterans have increased. We'll find out what's happening.

Wed, Dec 14 2011

New 9-1-1 Policy for Suicide Calls

Next year, the Portland Police Bureau will begin to redirect non-threatening 911 calls involving suicide to a mental health call center.

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