兰德-洛杉矶县公共卫生部青少年自杀预防试点项目评估（英）-2025.6_44页_1mb

Los Angeles County Youth Suicide Prevention Pilot Program Evaluation Summary

Background

• The Youth Suicide Prevention Pilot Program (YSPP) was launched by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) in 2023 and funded by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to enhance prevention and response efforts for youth suicide and suicide attempts under age 25.

Key Findings

1. Program Implementation Challenges

   • The two-year timeline for the program was insufficient due to complexity and required coordination with multiple stakeholders.
   • Internal county delays in hiring, approvals, and contracting hampered progress.
   • Data-sharing obstacles and regulatory barriers restricted timely access to critical information.

2. Notable Achievements

   • Strong partnerships were developed with local and community organizations.
   • Progress was made in surveillance and rapid reporting using existing data sources.

3. Evaluation Limitations

   • The program’s temporary funding prevented long-term impact tracking and sustainability planning.
   • Stakeholders and staff lack data on youth perspectives, limiting effectiveness assessments.

Recommendations by Entity

• LA County DPH Office of Violence Prevention:

  • Investigate alternative funding sources to sustain the program.
  • Streamline approvals and procurement processes.
  • Prioritize program efforts to align with resource constraints.
  • Plan evaluations before fully implementing program components.

• CDPH:

  • Provide continued funding for youth suicide prevention at the county and state levels.
  • Advocate for policies enabling timely youth suicide data reports.
  • Set realistic, appropriately scoped timelines for future pilots.

Conclusions and Roadmap

• The YSPP made advancements in understanding and addressing youth suicide gaps but faced structural barriers.
• Recommendations emphasize feasibility, evaluation planning.Data collection prioritization for future programs.