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Rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors are higher among youth involved with juvenile justice, especially those in secure settings. Youth in such settings also have disproportionately high exposure to traumatic stress. However, there are few evidence-based, trauma-informed, brief intervention approaches for working with acutely suicidal young people who are incarcerated. In this three-year grant, we will partner with stakeholders in adapting the SAFETY-A intervention so it can be delivered by paraprofessional staff in secure facilities with youth at risk for suicide and evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and usefulness of this approach. Click here if you would like to learn more about SAFETY-A and our treatment programs.