BOSWELL, AUTHOR OF THE JOSHUA OMVIG VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION ACT, REACTS TO THE ARMY’S STUDY ON THE HIGH RATE OF SUICIDE AMONG ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS

WILL INTRODUCE THE ARMED FORCES SUICIDE PREVENTION ACT NEXT WEEK

 “The Army’s study once again reminds us that we cannot turn our backs on our soldiers and veterans.  We need to provide the resources and training to help these young people as they struggle with the strains resulting from long deployments and being away from loved ones.  While the Army recognizes the need to do a better job, we need solutions now.”

“Next week, I plan to introduce a companion bill to the one Senator Tom Harkin introduced today, The Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Act, which will require the Department of Defense to implement comprehensive suicide prevention programs within all branches of the military, including the National Guard and the Reserves.  While the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act will help our returning veterans, we must immediately provide help to our active duty troops.”       

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