Campo for Congress

Gabrielle Campo, 7th Congressional District Candidate Walks with Community

INDIANAPOLIS - Gabrielle Campo, 7th Congressional District Candidate, highlighted that research shows suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States and 3rd leading cause for youth. In Indiana, almost 16% of Hoosier high school students seriously considered ending their lives. The reasons and risk factors for suicide include physical or mental illness, alcohol or drug abuse, history of abuse and neglect, and feelings of hopelessness.

Campo stated, "As a candidate, as a citizen, I am dedicated to protecting all life. We need to create a healthy and hopeful environment, especially for our youth. By coming together to walk, we can bring the numbers out of the darkness of despair and highlight the need to address the risk factors facing our youth and general community."

What: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Where: Downtown Indianapolis on the Canal

Time: 9:00 am

Date: September 13, 2008

Campo has dedicated her career to servant leadership and direct service. As a social worker, Campo has coordinated youth programs helping children in Low-income families, managing post-adoption cases, working on publications dealing with issues facing Hoosier families, and serving on many local committees, including the Indiana Disproportionality Committee, the Indiana Coalition to Improve Adolescent Health, and the Marion County Underage Binge Drinking Task Force. Campo is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the International Society of Child Indicators.

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