Anti-suicide smock

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/anti-suicide-smock

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Anti-suicide smock built?1989
2. What is the garment classification?Tear-resistant, single-piece outer garment
3. What is the material composition?Heavily quilted, durable nylon
4. What is the Super‑Safe Smock and why is it used?It is a special jacket that stops people from tying themselves up. The thick, quilted nylon can’t be turned into a noose. It helps keep people safe when they feel sad or scared.
5. How does the smock stop someone from harming themselves?The thick fabric can’t be folded or twisted into a loop. Because it is one piece, there are no separate parts that can be used to make a noose. The fasteners are strong but can be opened quickly by helpers.

Ligature Strangulation: Death caused by compression of the neck by a constricting band or rope.
Institutional Settings: Environments such as prisons, hospitals, or schools where individuals are housed or cared for.
Paradigm Shift: A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.