Welcome to the J.L. Smith Suicide Prevention Center for Young Black Boys Inc
-An innovation & research center on Black boys and Structural Violence
Mission & Vision
Our mission at the J.L. Smith Suicide Prevention Center for Young Black Boys Inc is to dismantle the systemic conditions that lead to the premature death of Black boys, whether by violence, incarceration, untreated trauma, or traditional suicide. Through research and policy, we dismantle the structures that harm Black boys—and make their existence possible. We are a 501c3 that looks to supplement the absent father by structurally replacing what was removed—stability, protection, and emotional guidance. To achieve this goal we offer the following services
Comprehensive Counseling Sessions
– Postpartum counseling
– Individual and group counseling sessions
– Trauma and grief counseling
– Emotional regulation and identity development support
Community Engagement Initiatives
– Civic education workshops
– Community healing circles
– Policy and advocacy training
– Voter registration drives
– Parent and caregiver forums
– Community surveys and data collection
– Research and development initiatives
– Partnerships with schools
Crisis Intervention Services
– Clinical suicide risk assessment
– Individualized safety planning
– Emergency psychiatric referral coordination
– Trauma-informed crisis de-escalation
– Acute psychological stabilization
– DCF systems navigation and advocacy
– Educational disruption response and school-based advocacy