Ron Works as a Paraprofessional for a Program That Receives

question 27

Multiple Choice

Ron works as a paraprofessional for a program that receives telephone calls twenty-four hours a day. He has been trained to evaluate an individual's risk of suicide. What kind of program does Ron probably work for?

• A) a halfway house
• B) an employee-assistance program
• C) a crisis intervention unit in a mental hospital
• D) a suicide prevention center

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