Hundreds walk for awareness of suicide prevention

Annika Barsy, Staff Writer

October 30, 2018

People gathered in a small park in San Jose,  where they share their losses and work toward a brighter future regarding suicide prevention. The South Bay Out of Darkness Walk brings people together to support the fight against suicide. Run by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AF...

Families gather to commemorate loss of loved ones

Anna Feng, Scot Scoop Editor

November 24, 2017

For people who have lost friends or family to suicide, the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on Nov. 26 was a way to connect with others who understood what they were going through, as well as a way to heal from their loss. According to the website for the American Foundation for Suicide Prev...

BART announces new suicide prevention program

Mia Hogan, Staff Writer

April 15, 2015

Suicide is not the route. In response to a large increase in suicides and suicide attempts, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has launched a new suicide intervention campaign. With guidance from the Bay Area Suicide and Crisis Intervention Alliance (BASCIA), BART has planned a multi-pronged program...

Cyberbullies arrested in connection with suicide of 12-year-old girl

Aria Frangos, Scot Scoop Editor

October 19, 2013

"Yes ik [I know] I killed Rebecca and IDGAF [I don't give a f--k]." This Facebook post was the decision-maker for authorities to arrest two young Fla. girls charged with the aggravated stalking that drove a 12-year-old peer to suicide last month. A group of about 15 girls led by the two arrested...

Suicide prevention and anti-bullying event featuring Parachute

May 7, 2012

TUNED IN: Be the Voice That Saves a Life will be coming to the Redwood City Fox Theatre on Sunday, May 20 at 4:00 PM. The event will raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention and anti-bullying among teens, as well as host rock band Parachute. Over the past few years, Bay Area school districts...