PAUSE Lethal Means Safety

(Prevent Access Using Safe Engagement)

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Location: Virtual/Online

Instructor: Don Seese, WDVA Suicide Prevention Program Lead

CE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time.

Course Description:

This session will provide attendees with evidence-based strategies and actionable tools to reduce lethal means safety risks in the home and promote safer environments. Based on Seattle Children’s Gun Safety program, we will explore three key pillars: Identify and apply best practices for safe firearm storage, understand the relationship between firearm access and suicide prevention, and identify tools and community resources to support conversations about safe firearm storage.

Learning Objectives:

1. Ability to implement and promote safe firearm storage practices in their homes.
2. Understanding of warning signs of suicide risk and strategies for reducing access to firearms in crisis.
3. Ability to lead or support community-based program interventions around firearm safety education.