Assume That You Have Been Asked to Speak to a Group

question 171

Essay

Assume that you have been asked to speak to a group of parents and educators about adolescent suicide. Your textbook presents a number of warning signs that signal increased suicide risk. List five of these warning signs that you think are most important.

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Definitions:

Escape Liability

A legal strategy or circumstance that allows an individual or entity to avoid responsibility for an action or outcome.

Limited Liability

Status that specifies that an individual’s liability will not go beyond his or her original investment.

Personally Liable

The responsibility of an individual to pay a debt or fulfill an obligation from their own assets, not just the assets of a business or an entity they represent.

Capital Investment

Funds invested in a business venture with the expectation of generating income or profit.