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Field Liaison Program

EXPECTATIONS OF
EACH SPAN USA FIELD LIAISON

Stay Informed
  • Subscribe to and consistently use the SPAN USA Legislative Action Center - and encourage and support others in your district to do the same. 
  • Read and respond to SPAN USA updates on public policy priorities, and visit the SPAN USA Web site to keep abreast of the latest research, tools, and other information relevant to the fight against suicide. Scan your local publications for new developments and outreach opportunities in your community;
  • Be aware of resources for survivors and serve as a link to help locate local resources online and nearest their community;
  • Be familiar with the Field Liaison Guide as well as updates provided by SPAN USA.
Provide Updates
  • Let SPAN USA know when you have spoken to a reporter; had a meeting with your local, state, or federal elected officials; or held a local/state event that focused on suicide prevention.  Keeping us informed on your progress will help us provide you with better support, advise other field liaisons, and shape our regional and national strategies.
  • Inform SPAN USA of conferences, seminars, etc. that are being conducted by or in conjunction with the Field Liaison.
  • Upon request, provide SPAN USA with an active list of community contacts.
   

 

 

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SPAN USA Director of Community & Grassroots Outreach
Jason H Padgett, MPA
202-449-3600

 

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Be Dedicated to the Cause
  • Be willing to serve for the length of a full Congressional election cycle (up to 2 years) - currently through December 2008.
  • Uphold the vision, mission, values, and policies of SPAN USA.
  • Be a Partner for Action and thus provide an annual personally-determined financial contribution to support to SPAN USA.
Mobilize Others
  • Actively encourage community members to attend SPAN USA local, regional and national events, SPAN USA awards and recognition programs, contribute input to SPAN USA publications, and other activities conducted by SPAN USA and other Field Liaisons.
  • Encourage the usage of the SPAN USA Lifekeeper logo with new Lifekeeper Memory Quilts. 
Serve as a Representative of SPAN USA in Your Community
  • Provide acknowledgement and reference to SPAN USA when forwarding / distributing materials generated by the organization and its staff.  For example, seeking permission to use the SPAN USA logo for events or ensuring that alerts or messages from SPAN USA are credited to SPAN USA.
  • Provide SPAN USA with an opportunity to participate in Field Liaison-sponsored events.
  • Request usage of the SPAN USA logo for events/materials sponsored/developed by the Field Liaison. 
  • Provide SPAN USA with a copy of any official public policy statement and publication at the time of issuance.

Contact the SPAN USA Director of Community & Grassroots Outreach with any comments or questions about the program.