By: Sharon Aron Baron
An internationally recognized expert on school crisis will be holding a mental health presentation in Parkland on April 4.
Dr. Scott Poland is a professor at the college of psychology and is co-director of the suicide and violence prevention office at Nova Southeastern University. A licensed psychologist, Poland is recognized as an expert on youth suicide, self-injury, school violence, school safety, threat assessment and school crisis.
Poland has authored or co-authored five books and many chapters and articles on these subjects including, “Suicide in Schools” published in 2015. He co-authored the “Suicide Safer Schools Plan” for the state of Texas and previously directed psychological services for a large Texas school system for 24 years. He is known for his dynamic and practical presentations that include many real life experiences on the front line of crisis prevention, intervention, and postvention.
Poland is donating his time to speak on Thursday, April 4, 6:30 p.m. Parkland City Hall 6600 University Drive.
Author Profile
Related
EventsMay 3, 2026Mother’s Day Craft Show Set for May 9 in Coconut Creek
EventsMay 2, 2026Cinco de Mayo Celebration Set for Promenade at Coconut Creek with Live Music, Drink Specials
Crime & SafetyApril 30, 2026Coconut Creek Crime Blotter: Man Arrested for Grand Theft of Firearm
NewsApril 28, 2026Coconut Creek High Drone Team Takes First Place at Nova Middle Championship