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Committee to Review Suicide Fatalities
The Committee to Review Suicide Fatalities is authorized by Nevada Statute (NRS)Chapter 439.5102.
ARTICLE 2 –MEMBERS AND STRUCTURE
2.1 Structure, the Committee is organized based on NRS 439.5104, as follows:
2.1.1 The Committee must consist of the following 10 members appointed by the Director of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Committee Members
| Member | From | Representing |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Laura D. Knight | Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office | County Coroner or Medical Examiner |
| Dr. Terry L. Kerns | Substance Abuse Law Enforcement Coordinator, Office of the Nevada Attorney General | Providers of Health Care |
| Vacant | Expertise in suicide prevention | |
| Jamie Elizabeth Ross | PACT Coalition for Safe and Drug-Free Communities | Treatment of Substance Abuse/Prevention |
| Allison Zednicek | CEO of Behavioral Health services at Southern Hills Hospital in LV | Represents Mental Health Agencies |
| Sgt. Christopher Kennedy | Las Vegas Metro Police Department | Represents Law Enforcement |
| Vacant | Represents injury prevention | |
| Vacant | Represents Native American tribes | |
| Vacant | Advocates for individuals and families with mental illness | |
| Stacy Holybee | Suicide Prevention Coordinator, VA Medical Center | Represents Veterans |
Interested in joining the Committee?
If you are interested in joining this Committee and there are vacant spots available, complete the Committee to Review Suicide Fatalities Application