Child and Adolescent Suicide Review Team

The Child and Adolescent Suicide Review Team (CASRT) is a multi-disciplinary sub-group of the ICAN Child Death Review Team. CASRT conducts monthly reviews of child and adolescent suicides in Los Angeles County. CASRT strives to provide a whole-person perspective of the child and adolescent’s life by analyzing available information, such as social media, academic performances, family dynamics, peer connectiveness, and other key aspects. CASRT provides a compassionate and supportive environment for participants to share lessons learned and to develop systematic recommendations to prevent suicide and suicidal behaviors. CASRT members include Department of Mental Health, Department of Probation, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Medical Examiner, County Counsel, Los Angeles County of Education, various school districts, and community service providers.