April 2024

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Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Member Spotlight: National Safety Council

The National Safety Council is a non-profit organization that raises awareness about injury prevention topics through education, outreach, and collaboration with individuals and organizations.

As Distracted Driving Awareness Month is underway this April, the NSC’s Road to Zero Coalition works around-the-clock to reduce traffic fatalities and make roads safer for you and your loved ones. The NSC also hosts various events throughout the month of April to educate drivers on the importance of attentive driving.

The National Safety Council also sponsors Window Safety Week–the first full week in April–to raise awareness of the dangers open windows can pose in the home, and promote steps parents and caregivers can take to make window safety a priority in their home. You can join the conversation online by using the hashtags #WindowSafety or #WindowSafetyWeek.

Join the National Safety Council throughout the month of April to recognize these important public health observances. Connect with them on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and their website!

Thank you for your feedback!

Thank you to everyone who filled out our membership survey last month. We appreciate hearing from you! Congratulations to our raffle winner from the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Hayley Southworth!

Have you found us on Instagram yet?

During the outreach week for our most recent toolkit, we launched our NEW Prevent Child Injury Instagram handle! Connect with us over on Instagram to see what we've been up to: www.instagram.com/preventchildinjury

The Share-My-Screen Series on Health Communications Skills

Looking to expand your communications skills? Join the Center for Injury Research Translation & Communication (CIRTC) for a new series of live monthly trainings on communications tips and best practices to create more effective, polished communications of all types. Each session in the Share-My-Screen Series will feature 15-20 minutes of live demonstrations followed by Q&A. CIRTC will devote three trainings to a topic and then change it up, covering topics like content creation, messaging, and accessibility.

For the first series, CIRTC will focus on the basics of design and show you exactly how to use programs like Canva and PowerPoint to create actionable, accessible visuals and presentations that look great too. Questions and suggestions for communications skills to demonstrate for this series (or a future one) are welcomed at info@cirtc.org.  Sessions will be recorded and shared on YouTube. Click here for details & registration.

Coming Up

On Our Social Media Calendar
April 1 - 7: National Public Health Week; National Window Safety Week
April 8 - 14: Spring Sports Safety
April 15 - 21: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 22 - 28: National Youth Violence Prevention Week
April 29 - May 5: Heatstroke Prevention/Heat Safety
May 6 - May 12: Outreach Week: Bicycle Safety

Events

Event: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Hosted by: The National Safety Council
Date: April 1 - 30, 2024
Thousands of people are killed and hundreds of thousands more are seriously injured in distracted driving crashes each year. During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, get free NSC resources to limit these risks and help us create safer roads for all.

Event: National Public Health Week
Hosted by: American Public Health Association
Date: April 1 - 7, 2024
Public health is more than just health care. It's the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are free from pollution. It's making sure our food and water are safe to eat and drink. It's also the relationships we foster in our communities. We're all interconnected. When we all come together to support public health, all of us — individuals, families, communities and the public health field — can achieve the goals of public health. APHA is hosting almost a dozen NPHW events this year. They're all free, but registration is required. RSVP today.

Event: National Window Safety Week
Hosted by: The National Safety Council
Date: April 1 - 7, 2024
Window Safety Week, the first full week in April, coincides with the arrival of spring, when people naturally want to open the windows and let in fresh air. The goal of this observance is twofold: for families to understand the role of windows in escaping a fire or other emergency and to learn how to safeguard against window falls.

Event: World Health Day
Date: April 7, 2024
World Health Day is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.

Webinar: Share-My-Screen Series: Design
Hosted by: Center for Injury Research, Translation, & Communication
Date: April 11, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
Join CIRTC for a new series of live, monthly trainings to help researchers and public health professionals learn the communications skills they need for today’s working environment. For the first series, CIRTC will focus on the basics of design and show you exactly how to use programs like Canva and PowerPoint to create actionable, accessible visuals and presentations that look great too. Click here for details & registration.

Webinar: Gender Inclusion in Fatality Review
Hosted by: Center for Fatality Review and Prevention
Date: April 11, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
In 2022, the National Fatality Review-Case Reporting System and accompanying resources were updated to reflect more gender-inclusive language, both for the young people who died and for their parents and caregivers. This webinar will discuss why gender inclusion is important in the context of fatality review and provide action steps for implementing gender-inclusive practices during your fatality review process. Details & Registration

Event: National Youth Violence Prevention Week
Date: April 22-26, 2024
Join youth and teens from across America to take a stand against violence. National Youth Violence Prevention Week is April 22-26, 2024.

Event: #CheckBeforeYouChange Child Passenger Safety Day of Action
Hosted by: Trainees for Child Injury Prevention
Date: May 22, 2024
Save the date! Join T4CIP for their #CheckBeforeYouChange Child Passenger Safety Day of Action on May 22, 2024. The campaign will focus on educating parents and caregivers about the importance of having their child in the right car seat, and what to check before they're ready to change to the next one. Participate in the Day of Action by joining the X Chat from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET, watching the webinar from 2 - 3 p.m. ET, or posting with the #CheckBeforeYouChange hashtag on May 22. Follow T4CIP on Instagram and X for more details!

Archived

March 2024

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Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Event: National Poison Prevention Week

March 17-23, 2024 is National Poison Prevention Week. Sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), this week brings together public health and safety advocates across the country to raise awareness about poison prevention. Throughout the week, share poison prevention information and tips with the communities you serve, and use the hashtag #NPPW2024 to join the conversation online. HRSA offers a variety of media and publicity resources to help you in your outreach efforts, and we have additional poison prevention resources in our toolkits on Laundry Detergent Packets, Liquid Nicotine, and Medication Safety!

We want your feedback!

We're thinking of making some changes to Prevent Child Injury, but first, we want to hear from you. We're looking for feedback from our membership and those who use our materials to learn what you like about our program, what you might change about our program, and a little bit more about who you are as an individual or organization.

We've created a survey to collect this information that should only take 5-10 minutes to complete. Follow this link to give your input: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GHMB6D6.

To thank you for giving us feedback, we'd like to offer you a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card. You'll have a chance to provide your information at the end of the survey and enter the raffle. The survey will close on Monday, March 11th at 5 p.m. ET.

 
 

Have you found us on Instagram yet?

One of our goals for 2024 was to join the injury prevention space on Instagram. During the outreach week for our most recent toolkit, we launched our NEW Prevent Child Injury Instagram handle! Connect with us over on Instagram to see what we've been up to: www.instagram.com/preventchildinjury

Coming Up

On Our Social Media Calendar
March 4 - March 10: Spring Break Safety
March 11 - March 17: Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 18 - March 24: National Poison Prevention Week
March 25 - March 31: National Athletic Training Month
April 1 - April 7: National Public Health Week; National Window Safety Week


Events

Event: National Athletic Training Month
Date: March 1 - 31, 2024
National Athletic Training Month (NATM) is held every March in order to spread awareness about the important work of athletic trainers. In addition to providing logos, posters, press releases, sample media alerts and PR toolkits, NATA also hosts several virtual engagement opportunities during the month-long celebration.

Event: Brain Injury Awareness Month
Date: March 1 - 31, 2024
Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month. This year, the BIAA has exciting new developments for the brain injury community, including a new awareness campaign, advocacy initiatives, events, fundraising opportunities, new publications, and more.

Event: National Poison Prevention Week
Date: March 18 - 24, 2024
National Poison Prevention Week raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide during the third full week of March every year. The week is an opportunity to highlight the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages and promote community involvement in poisoning prevention.

Webinar: State Technical Assistance Webinar 4 - QI 101: Establishing SMARTIE Aims
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Date: March 21, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Join the Children's Safety Network for their first in a series of QI 101 topics: Establishing SMARTIE Aims. Details & registration.

Webinar: Improving Consistency of Child Maltreatment Identification for Sleep-Related SUID
Hosted by: National Center for Fatality Review & Prevention
Date: March 21, 2024, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
For sleep-related SUIDs, determining through CDR if child maltreatment contributed to the death is complex and often inconsistent. This webinar will discuss guidelines that were developed to help CDR teams more consistently and equitably classify child maltreatment for sleep-related SUIDs. CDR coordinators and team members are the key audiences for this webinar. Details & registration.

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February 2024

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Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Event: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this month is an excellent time to talk with teens about what a healthy relationship is, how to set boundaries in a relationship, and how to recognize the signs of an unhealthy relationship.

Love Is Respect is a federally-supported national resource that works to prevent unhealthy relationships and empower young people through education, support, and resources. In 2020, Love Is Respect connected with more than 45,000 teens and youth through its LOVEIS text lifeline, providing critical and lifesaving support. The organization also provides answers to frequently-asked dating questions and offers educational quizzes to teach teens more about themselves and their relationships.

Connect with Love Is Respect and share information about teen dating violence prevention and promoting healthy relationships. Follow on Facebook,  Instagram, TikTok, or visit its website.   

New Food-related Choking Toolkit

Food. We spend so much of our lives eating. However, a child takes years to develop the ability to eat food safely. It is therefore not a surprise that for young kids, more than half of choking incidents involve food. Our new food-related choking toolkit educates parents and caregivers on how to keep kids safer for meals, snacks, and every bite in between. The toolkit contains a newsletter/blog article, sample social media posts, graphics, suggested alt text, a Pinterest board, and links to additional resources that provide more information about food-related choking. Spanish translations of the graphics and newsletter will be added soon!

The coordinated outreach week for this toolkit is February 26 - March 3, 2024. If you haven’t done so already, please add food-related choking to your social media plans for that week. Reminder: your membership gives you advanced access to the toolkit, so please do not share this link. We'll send a public link on February 19th, which you are free (and encouraged!) to share with colleagues and friends.

Toolkit link: https://www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits/food-related-choking

 
 

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Feb. 5 - Feb. 11: Burn Awareness Week
Feb. 12 - Feb. 18: Safe Sleep
Feb. 19 - Feb. 25: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Feb. 26 - March 3: Outreach Week: Food-related Choking
March 4 - March 10: Spring Break Safety


Events

Event: National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Date: February 1 - 29, 2024
Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults. Each February, young adults and their loved ones nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.

Event: National Burn Awareness Week
Hosted by: American Burn Association
Date: February 4 - 10, 2024
National Burn Awareness Week is a window of opportunity for organizations to mobilize burn, fire, and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our communities.

Webinar: Walk, Ride, and Roll Webinar Series: Supporting Safe Routes and Sparking Joy Through Community Partnerships
Hosted by: Safe Routes Partnership
Date/Time: February 7, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
The Walk, Ride, and Roll Webinar Series is back for 2024! Join Safe Routes Partnership as they explore creative partnerships that support safety and spark joy in Safe Routes programs. Whether you are looking for new outreach venues, evaluation experts, or fun ways to “shake up” your program, this webinar will show you how to find the right partner to fit your needs!

Webinar: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence and Diversity in Public Health
Hosted by: Region IV Public Health Training Center
Date: February 9, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET
During this 90-minute webinar, you will explore what it means to develop your emotional intelligence across lines of difference. In addition to reviewing the foundational EQ (Emotional Quotient) framework developed by Goleman (1995), you will explore the emotional intelligence and diversity model developed by Gardenswartz, Cherbosque, and Rowe (2010). Public health professionals attending this webinar will understand how EQ influences their own worldview, gain insights into others’ perceptions and the importance of managing emotions and building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, intellects, and cultural perspectives. The webinar will conclude with strategies to create environments where public health efforts can succeed, and diversity can thrive. Registration & details.

Event: 2024 National Water Safety Conference & Association of Aquatic Professionals Conference
Hosted by: National Drowning Prevention Alliance & Association of Aquatic Professionals
Date: February 12 - 15, 2024
Join professionals from all over the world to learn about the latest trends, legislation, and issues facing our industry. Education, networking, & professional development opportunities during the conference are one of a kind. Content topics: safety & risk management, leadership, executive development, facility management, staff training, maintenance, & programming. Sessions are presented by experts and association colleagues who provide knowledge and support on aquatics-related issues. The Exhibit Hall offers opportunities for networking & relationship-building. Registration & details.

Archived

January 2024

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Plans for 2024

Happy New Year! The Prevent Child Injury team has 2 toolkit topics and outreach weeks scheduled for the first half of 2024. Add the following dates to your calendar:

Choking Hazards: February 26 - March 3
Bike Safety: May 6 - 12

As a member, you get advanced access to these new toolkits. More details coming soon.

Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Event: National Radon Action Month

January is National Radon Action Month. With many of us spending more time indoors, this month is the perfect time to focus on preparing your home for the new year. Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that can build up indoors and can lead to lung cancer if breathed in over time. This month, use this radon fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to learn how to test your home for radon and what to do if high levels are reported.

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Jan. 1 - Jan. 7: Safe New Year's Resolutions
Jan. 8 - Jan. 14: Cabin Fever: Amusements/Trampoline Safety
Jan. 15  - Jan. 21: Frostbite/Winter Exposure Safety
Jan. 22 - Jan. 28: TV/Furniture Tip-Over Safety
Jan. 29 - Feb. 4: Snow Sports
Feb. 5 - Feb. 11: Burn Awareness Week


Events

Event: Radon Action Month
Hosted by: Environmental Protection Agency
Date: January 1-31, 2024
January is National Radon Action Month. You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year.

Event: National Bath Safety Month
Date: January 1-31, 2024
Bathing is part of our daily routine. It’s not uncommon for us to forget to take proper precautions while in the bathroom. January is National Bath Safety Month, making it the perfect time to do what is needed to minimize the risk of injury and drowning in the bath. 

Webinar: Advancing Equity for Rural and Agricultural Youth
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Date/Time: January 8, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET
Agriculture had the highest number of occupational fatalities across industries for youth aged 17 and younger from 2011-2020,1 with tractors and ATVs/UTVs being the leading source of deaths. As compared to urban youth, rural and agricultural youth experience greater disparities across fatal and non-fatal injuries. In this webinar, Marsha Salzwedel, Project Scientist at the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety (NCCRAHS) and the National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC), will talk about advancing equity using prevention strategies, and how to address the inherent challenges in working with rural and agricultural youth. Scott Heiberger, Communications Manager at the NCCRAHS, NFMC, and Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, will discuss how to advocate for children on social media. He will introduce the Media Guidelines and Tools of the Trade and share resources that have been translated to multiple languages and can be customized to include diverse skin tones, settings, and equipment. Registration & details.

Webinar: Working Towards a Health Equity and Anti-Racist Approach to Child Safety | Children's Safety Network
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Date/Time: January 18, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. ET
Save the date! Registration & details to come.

Event: January Grand Rounds: The Injury and Violence Prevention Field: Who's In It, How We Work & New Connections
Hosted by: SAVIR and Safe States
Date/Time: January 25, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET
Save the date for a joint SAVIR and Safe States Grand Rounds event! Join them January 25 at 1:00 p.m. ET for "The Injury and Violence Prevention Field: Who's In It, How We Work & New Connections". Registration & details.

Event: 2024 National Water Safety Conference & Association of Aquatic Professionals Conference
Hosted by: National Drowning Prevention Alliance & Association of Aquatic Professionals
Date: February 12 - 15, 2024
Join professionals from all over the world to learn about the latest trends, legislation, and issues facing our industry. Education, networking, & professional development opportunities during the conference are one of a kind. Content topics: safety & risk management, leadership, executive development, facility management, staff training, maintenance, & programming. Sessions are presented by experts and association colleagues who provide knowledge and support on aquatics-related issues. The Exhibit Hall offers opportunities for networking & relationship-building. Registration & details.

Archived

December 2023

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#KidsProductSafety Outreach Week

Today is the first day of our outreach week for our new product recalls toolkit! Many parents and caregivers think that products must be safe for kids before they’re allowed to be sold. The truth, though, is that many products aren't tested before sale to make sure they meet safety standards, and many products aren’t regulated at all. This means that the hot new toy might end up being a fire hazard or a choking risk, but you won’t know until a problem happens. Our new product recalls toolkit educates parents and caregivers on product safety and how to report problems with items their family uses. If you haven’t done so already, please add product recalls to your social media plans for this week.

Toolkit link: www.PreventChildInjury.org/Toolkits/Product-Recalls

Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Event: Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Prevent Blindness America designates December as Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Whether you're shopping for your own children, nieces, nephews, your classroom, friends, or others, there are a number of toy safety tips for holiday shopping that keep your holiday safer and memorable. Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization working towards truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace, has created a toy safety guide for consumers this holiday season. Learn about what you need to know before shopping for the items on your child's wish list with their article, "Important Toy Safety Tips for Holiday Gift Buying" written by their manager of shopping, Mary Beth Quirk.

Plans for 2024

The Prevent Child Injury team has 2 toolkit topics and outreach weeks scheduled for next year. Add the following dates to your calendar:

  • Choking Hazards: February 26 - March 3

  • Bike Safety: May 6 - 12

As a member, you get advanced access to these new toolkits. More details coming soon.

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Dec. 4 - Dec. 10: Outreach Week: Product Recalls
Dec. 11 - Dec. 17: Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Dec. 18 - Dec. 24: Winter Travel
Dec. 25 - Dec. 31: Sledding/Winter Activities Safety
*2024 Social Media Calendar coming soon!


Events

Event: Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Date: December 1-31, 2023
Each year, thousands of children aged 14 and younger suffer serious eye injuries, even blindness, from toys. To address this, Prevent Blindness America has declared December as Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month.


Webinar: Substance Misuse Prevention Strategies to Improve Public Health: A Focus on State Practices
Hosted by: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Date/Time: December 6, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET
Join the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET for the next Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series event focused on substance misuse. This webinar, Substance Misuse Prevention Strategies to Improve Public Health: A Focus on State Practices, will highlight progress to date on three Healthy People 2030 objectives:

  • MPS-02: Reduce emergency department visits related to nonmedical use of prescription opioids

  • SDOH-05: Reduce the proportion of children with a parent or guardian who has served time in jail or prison

  • SU-11: Reduce the proportion of motor vehicle crash deaths that involve a drunk driver



Webinar: Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Hosted by: National Child Passenger Safety Board
Date/Time: December 12, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET
Booster seats are important safety restraints for children which help to improve the fit of the seatbelt, increase comfort, and prevent slouched postures. During this webinar, Booster Seats and Belt Fit: Recent Research Findings from Volunteer Studies and Sled Testing (eligible for CEUs), you will gain an understanding of optimal belt fit for children in boosters and learn to evaluate child posture across different booster designs. Additionally, results will be presented from a recent sled-testing study which investigated the influence of difference aspects of belt fit on dynamic outcomes during simulated frontal impacts. Presenters: Drs. Julie Mansfield and Gretchen Baker (Ohio State University).

Archived

November 2023

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Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Event: National Injury Prevention Day, November 18th

The Injury Free Coalition for Kids and its National Injury Prevention Day partners are pushing forward with efforts to stop injuries and violence -- the number one killer and cause of hospitalization of people from ages 1 to 44 years old. For the fourth year in a row, Safe Kids Worldwide, Safe States Alliance, the American Trauma Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Be SMART -- a program of Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, The Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research, the Trauma Center Association of America, and JPMA Cares will join forces with Injury Free to raise awareness and empower communities to change. Events are being held at the local and national levels nationwide. Learn more about what's happening in your area and join in the efforts on November 18, 2023, National injury Prevention Day! 

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Oct. 30 - Nov. 5: Hidden Home Hazards
Nov. 6 - Nov. 12: Winter School Sports
Nov. 13 - Nov. 19: Child Safety and Protection Month
Nov. 20 - Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Safety
Nov. 27 - Dec. 3: Safety Around the Holidays
Dec. 4 - Dec. 10: Outreach Week: Product Recalls


Events

Event: Child Safety and Protection Month
Date: November 1-30, 2023
This November, in observance of National Child Safety and Protection Month, help federal and state policymakers, state injury and violence prevention leaders and practitioners, community leaders, educators, health and social service providers, and families promote and improve the safety and well-being of all young people.


Webinar: Building Equity in Injury and Violence Prevention Program Strategies
Date/Time: November 9, 2023,  12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
Hosted by: Safe States Alliance
In this webinar, participants will learn about processes for developing an injury and violence prevention program (IVP) using data to make informed decisions and identifying partners and stakeholders to be included in program development and implementation. Lessons learned about implementing equitable IVP programs in a hospital setting. Click here to register.


Event: American Public Health Association (APHA) 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo
Date: November 12-15, 2023
Location: Atlanta, GA
APHA’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo is the premier public health event of the year offering innovative and exciting opportunities to help you reach your personal and professional goals. Engage with public health experts, collaborate with other advocates, and grow professionally. This year’s conference theme is Creating the Healthiest Nation: Overcoming Social and Ethical Challenges.


Webinar: Building Equity in Firearm Injury Prevention Efforts Through Equitable Collaboration and Communication
Date/Time: November 13, 2023,  12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
Hosted by: Safe States Alliance
In this webinar, participants will learn more about working with advocates and the veteran population to develop firearm messaging and policy. There will also be discussion on collaborating with various stakeholders to develop injury and violence prevention (IVP) communication and forming coalitions with firearm injury prevention stakeholders. Lessons learned will be shared related to firearm messaging and policy efforts in Texas. Click here to register.


Webinar: Unifying Voices Kick-Off Webinar
Date/Time: November 17, 2023, 10:00 - 11:00 am EST
Hosted by: The Injury Free Coalition for Kids
Join Injury-Free and other Injury Prevention Day partners for a kick-off webinar on Friday, November 17th, from 10:00 - 11:00 am EST and hear from injury prevention experts Benjamin Hoffman, MD, FAAP, Sam Posner PhD, and Kyran Quinlan MD, FAAP. Click here to register.


Webinar: National Injury Prevention Day X/Twitter Chat
Date/Time: November 17, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST
Hosted by: The Injury Free Coalition for Kids
The Injury Free Coalition for Kids will host a live one-hour X/Twitter chat on Friday, November 17th, at 1:00 pm EST with Injury Free sites and their institutions to help inform people about the urgent need to prevent injuries and how everyone can play a role. To join the conversation use the hashtag #BeInjuryFree. 


Event: National Injury Prevention Day
Date: November 18, 2023
Hosted by: The Injury Free Coalition for Kids
The Injury Free Coalition for Kids and its National Injury Prevention Day partners are pushing forward with efforts to stop injuries and violence -- the number one killer and cause of hospitalization of people from ages 1 to 44 years old. For the fourth year in a row, Safe Kids Worldwide, Safe States Alliance, the American Trauma Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Be SMART -- a program of Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, The Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research, the Trauma Center Association of America, and JPMA Cares will join forces with Injury Free to raise awareness and empower communities to change. Join us in these efforts on November 18, 2023, National Injury Prevention Day!


Event: World Children's Day
Date: November 20, 2023
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, and awareness among children worldwide, and to improve children's welfare.


Webinar: Training and Technical Assistance to Build Equity in Your IVP Programs
Date/Time: November 28, 2023,  12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
Hosted by: Safe States Alliance
Doreleena Sammons Hackett from the Society of Public Health Education (SOPHE) will discuss SOPHE’s health equity efforts and share information about the trainings they offer for helping public health practitioners advance health equity. Additionally, you will learn about Safe States’ upcoming trainings, technical assistance, and other learning opportunities to support you in your health equity initiatives. Click here to register.


Event: 2023 MIPA Virtual Conference
Hosted by: The Midwest Injury Prevention Alliance
Date: November 30, 2023
The 2023 MIPA Virtual Conference – All Systems Go! Injury and Violence Prevention Through Innovative Discovery and Practice will be held virtually on November 30, 2023. Check-in and networking will be held from 8:30-9:00 A.M. CDT, and the conference will be held from 9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. CDT. The conference is free to attend but registration is required.

Archived

October 2023

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When writing for healthcare, we’re often told to use “plain language.” But what does that mean? October is Health Literacy Month, and Prevent Child Injury is highlighting this great health communication resource from the Center for Health Experience Design to encourage members to learn more about the importance of creating content with health literacy in mind.

In this session, the Center for Health Experience Design gives viewers tips and tricks on how to write with clear concise language that’s inclusive, accessible, and fun. The webinar also touches on SEO, readability tools, identifying plain language, measuring the success of plain language across populations, and finding resources to reduce jargon and clarify language. Take some time out of your day to learn about health literacy with this great webinar.

#SafeEdiblesStorage Day of Action

The sixth T4CIP Day of Action will be on October 25, 2023 about poison prevention from and safe storage of marijuana edibles. The hashtag #SafeEdiblesStorage will be used on campaign messages. Please join T4CIP on this day by: 

We encourage you to participate as an individual and ask your organization to join in as well. If you’re not the marketing/social media person for your organization, please forward this info.

Follow @T4CIP_ on Twitter/X and @T4CIP on Instagram for more information about the Day of Action. Please email Laura.Dattner@NationwideChildrens.org with questions. Learn more about T4CIP by visiting http://bit.ly/T4CIP or searching #T4CIP on Instagram and Twitter/X.

National Injury Prevention Day

National Injury Prevention Day is right around the corner on Nov 18th 2023. The Injury Free Coalition for Kids is seeking organizational commitments to join forces to support and promote NIPD by signing onto this document via survey monkey link by Friday, October 13th.

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Oct. 2 - 8: Safe Sleep Awareness Month
Oct. 9 - 15: Fire Safety/Fire Prevention
Oct. 16 - 22: National Teen Driver Safety Week
Oct. 23 - 29: Halloween Safety
Oct. 30 - Nov. 5: Hidden Home Hazards


Events

Event: Health Literacy Month
Date: October 1-31, 2023
Hosted by: Institute for Healthcare Advancement
For more than 20 years, October has been recognized as Health Literacy Month. Join the IHA for this international observance when hospitals, health centers, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, government agencies, consumer alliances, and many other groups work together to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy.


Event: SIDS and Safe Sleep Awareness Month
Date: October 1-31, 2023
Hosted by: Safe to Sleep®
In October and beyond, infant caregivers and service/healthcare providers can join Safe to Sleep® and its partners to encourage safe infant sleep and help raise awareness about ways to reduce the risk of SIDS.


Event: National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Date: October 1-31, 2023
Hosted by: National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
National Substance Abuse Prevention is a time to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health has, to remember those who have lost their lives to substance abuse, to acknowledge those in recovery, as well as children, parents, family, and friends supporting them.


Event: National Protect Your Hearing Month
Date: October 1-31, 2023
National Protect Your Hearing Month (#NPYHM) is an annual event each October to provide an opportunity to raise awareness about hearing. People are encouraged to think about their own hearing, and to get their hearing checked if they think there might be a problem.


Event: National Youth Sports Safety Week
Date: October 2-7, 2023
Hosted by: National Council of Youth Sports
National Youth Sports Week is a week-long celebration that promotes the importance of youth sports, athletes, and organizations that serve them. 


Event: National Walk, Bike, & Roll to School
Date: October 4, 2023
Whether addressing the need to make routes to school safer for active trips or encouraging children to be more active, National Walk, Bike, & Roll to School can be a powerful tool to inspire lasting change. Of course, it's also lots of fun!


Event: Fire Prevention Week
Date: October 8-14, 2023
Hosted by: National Fire Protection Association
This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking.


Event: National Teen Driver Safety Week
Date: October 16-20, 2023
Hosted by: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
During National Teen Driver Safety Week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. These rules address the greatest dangers for teen drivers: alcohol, inconsistent or no seat belt use, distracted and drowsy driving, speeding, and number of passengers.


Event: National School Bus Safety Week
Date: October 16-20, 2023
Hosted by: National Association for Pupil Transportation
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.


Event: Health Literacy Annual Research Conference
Date: October 30-31, 2023
Hosted by: The Institute for Healthcare Advancement
The Health Literacy Annual Research Conference is an interdisciplinary meeting for investigators dedicated to health literacy research. It is an opportunity to advance the field of health literacy, a method to raise the quality of our research, and a venue for professional development. Our aim is to attract a full range of investigators engaged in health literacy research including those involved in a broad array of public health, health services, epidemiology, translational, and interventional research activities.


Event: National Injury Prevention Day
Date: November 18, 2023
Hosted by: The Injury Free Coalition for Kids
The Injury Free Coalition for Kids and its National Injury Prevention Day partners are pushing forward with efforts to stop injuries and violence -- the number one killer and cause of hospitalization of people from ages 1 to 44 years old. For the fourth year in a row, Safe Kids Worldwide, Safe States Alliance, the American Trauma Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Be SMART -- a program of Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, The Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research, the Trauma Center Association of America, and JPMA Cares will join forces with Injury Free to raise awareness and empower communities to change. Join us in these efforts on November 18, 2023, National Injury Prevention Day!

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September 2023

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September is a busy month for injury prevention observances. Between Youth Suicide Prevention Week, Child Passenger Safety Week, Baby Safety Month, Farm Safety & Health Week, and so much more, there's a lot to tune in to this month!

Member Spotlight: Safe Beginnings First Aid

Safe Beginnings First Aid is a leading provider of infant/toddler-focused safety workshops and courses in North America. Owned and operated by two sisters, Holly Choi and Jill Colpitts, Safe Beginnings has trained more than 60,000 parents, caregivers, and professionals across North America with essential life-saving skills.

Safe Beginnings First Aid aims to give parents and caregivers the confidence to handle an emergency with their family, and the knowledge to prevent injuries from happening in the first place. Operating out of North Vancouver, BC, Canada, Safe Beginnings First Aid offers public, private, and online classes for both parents and professionals. Their team teaches life-saving skills ranging from child/infant CPR, car seat safety, infant and toddler first aid, and training for doulas, midwives, nurses, car seat technicians, and more.

This Baby Safety Month, connect with Safe Beginnings First Aid to stay up-to-date on what they're doing for child and infant injury prevention. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, or visit their website.

NEW Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit

Our youth suicide prevention toolkit is now available to the public! Recent headlines and reports about the concerning state of youth mental health have given us a clear call to action: we all need to ramp up our efforts to support kids and connect them with the help they need. Our new youth suicide prevention toolkit addresses this by encouraging parents and caregivers to show teens that they have their back, and resources like the 988 support line are here to help, too. The toolkit contains a newsletter/blog article, sample social media posts, graphics, suggested alt text, a Pinterest board, and links to additional resources that provide more information about youth suicide prevention.

The coordinated outreach week for this toolkit is during National Suicide Prevention Week, September 10 - 16, 2023. If you haven’t done so already, please add youth suicide prevention to your social media plans for next week and share this email within your network!

Toolkit link: https://www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits/youth-suicide-prevention

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Sept. 4 - 10: Baby Safety Month
Sept. 11 - 17: Outreach Week: Youth Suicide Prevention Week
Sept. 18 - 24: National Farm Safety & Health Week; Child Passenger Safety Week
Sept. 25 - Oct. 1: National Preparedness Month
Oct. 2 - 8: Safe Sleep Awareness Month


Events

Event: Baby Safety Month
Date: September 1-30, 2023
Hosted by: Juvenile Products Manufacturers
September is Baby Safety Month, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). This year, JPMA is helping educate parents and caregivers on the safe selection and use of juvenile products, while encouraging those around us to become safety ambassadors.

Event: National Preparedness Month
Date: September 1-30, 2023
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. 

Webinar: Youth Suicide Prevention
Date/Time: September 9, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Hosted by: Texas Health & Human Services
This presentation is designed to equip parents, educators, mental health professionals, and the wider community with the knowledge and tools to identify and support at-risk youth effectively. Together, we can change the narrative and foster a safer, more understanding environment for our youth. Details & registration.

Event: World Suicide Prevention Day
Date: September 10, 2023
Hosted by: International Association for Suicide Prevention & World Health Organization
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). WHO has been co-sponsor of the day. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented.

Event: National Suicide Prevention Week
Date: September 10-16, 2023
Hosted by: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Generally taking place the week after Labor Day, National Suicide Prevention Week begins with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. September is a moment in time in which we rally the public to create awareness of this leading cause of death, and inspire more and more people to learn how they can play a role in their communities in helping to save lives. 

Event: National Concussion Awareness Day
Date: September 15, 2023
National Concussion Awareness Day's mission is to start a conversation to increase concussion awareness nationally, raise funds for brain injury charitable organizations, and show support for those suffering through social media, community events, and press coverage.

Event: Child Passenger Safety Week/National Seat Check Saturday (9/23)
Date: September 17-23, 2023
Hosted by: National Highway and Traffic Safety Association
Every day across America, parents and caregivers drive young children around town, to and from school, daycare, and the store in car seats and boosters. Yet nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly, which means your child may not be traveling as safely as possible. To help keep children safe on our roads, NHTSA is once again promoting Child Passenger Safety Week from September 17-23, 2023.

Event: National Farm Safety and Health Week
Date: September 17-23, 2023
Hosted by: The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety
Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week.

Webinar: NCPSB CEU Webinar - What Do Techs Need to Know About AV/EVs?
Date: September 19, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Hosted by: The National Safety Council
This webinar will review child passenger safety considerations related to autonomous and electric vehicles. Research findings will be shared, followed by a discussion about why the information is important and how technicians can or should use this information curbside.

Event: Facebook Live – Youth Suicide Prevention
Date/Time: September 19, 2023, 2:00 - 2:30 PM ET
Hosted by: The National Institute of Mental Health
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is hosting a Facebook Live event on youth suicide prevention.

Webinar: Reviewing Farm-Related Fatalities
Date/Time: September 26, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Hosted by: National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention
Join the CFRP to learn about effective strategies and new resources for building capacity around farm-related deaths.

Archived

August 2023

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As hot temperatures blaze and school activities start, there is a lot to talk about in the injury prevention space! Read on for what to expect in the next couple of weeks.

Resource Spotlight: U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan

On June 29, 2023, the first ever U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan (USNWSAP) was launched. The USNWSAP's vision is for a county where everyone is safe in, on, and around the water and the 10-year plan lays out how we start to get there. The Plan is a national roadmap for collective action to reduce drowning, providing a framework and tools to support the development and implementation of data- and evidence-informed context-specific water safety action plans in communities, counties, and states across the country.

The call to action is aimed at everyone in the water safety and drowning prevention communities, including aquatics professionals, public health and safety professionals, policymakers, researchers, advocates, families, and manufacturers, challenging them to work together to ensure more effective action to increase water safety and prevent drowning.

Among the tools are 99 evidence-informed action recommendations developed over the last number of years with input of hundreds of experts from across the country and a 12-step Reflection to Action process to support action plan development.

To learn more about the USNWSAP visit www.watersafetyusa.org/nwsap and download your copy today!

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
July 31 - Aug. 6: Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Aug. 7 - 13: Stop on Red Week
Aug. 14 - 20: Back to School Safety
Aug. 21 - 27: Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Aug. 28 - Sept. 3: Fall Prevention
Sept. 4 - 10: Baby Safety Month


Events

Event: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Summit
Date: July 31 - August 2, 2023
Hosted by: National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association
Join the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association from July 31 to August 2, 2023, for the Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Summit.The safety summit will focus on education, research, case studies, data, new technologies, and best practices. You can register for the event here.


Event: Children's Eye Health & Safety Month
Date: August 1-31, 2023
Hosted by: Prevent Blindness
Prevent Blindness has declared August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month in an effort to educate parents and caregivers on ways to keep children’s eyes healthy. As many kids are headed back to school in the month of August, Prevent Blindness offers free resources including fact sheets and social media graphics in English and Spanish, toolkits, and webpages on a variety of topics.


Event: 2023 Child Safety Learning Collaborative Cohort 1 Application Informational Webinar (options 1, 2, and 3)
Date: Aug. 8, Aug. 23, Sept. 14, 2023
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Children's Safety Network (CSN) will be hosting three optional webinars (you need only attend one) that provide information about applying for the first cohort of the 2023 Child Safety Learning Collaborative (CSLC). 

This fall, the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), in cooperation with CSN, is launching the first cohort of the CSLC for state and jurisdiction Title V agencies. The CSLC is a unique opportunity to join a national network of peers addressing high priority child safety and injury prevention issues.  Participating states and jurisdictions receive targeted support and guidance on evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies, how to use quality improvement tools and approaches and the opportunity to share resources, ideas and innovations with peers.

Applications for Cohort 1 (December 2023-May 2025) will be available beginning August 1 and will close on September 27.


Event: Prevent Child Abuse America National Conference
Date: August 22 - 24, 2023
Hosted by: Prevent Child Abuse America
Join Prevent Child Abuse America for the 2023 Prevent Child Abuse America National Conference. It will examine innovative programs and practices, family-focused policies, cutting-edge research, and public awareness and engagement strategies, and provide the latest thinking to help drive the field toward upstream prevention so that every child has the opportunity to grow up safe and nurtured.


Webinar: Their stories are so powerful: Community-based approaches to infant safe sleep and breastfeeding promotion
Date: August 23, 2023
Hosted by: National Institute for Children's Health Quality
This webinar will highlight findings from a recent NICHQ-led study, Community-based approaches to infant safe sleep and breastfeeding promotion: a qualitative study published in BMC Public Health where researchers addressed two questions: (1) What are the areas that community-level organizations need support to serve their population’s needs around safe sleep and breastfeeding? (2) What tools or resources could assist them in improving their work promoting safe sleep and breastfeeding?  

Implications for safe sleep and breastfeeding policies and education will be discussed. Community partners will share their experiences leading and implementing activities. Click here to register.


Event: International Overdose Awareness Day
Date: August 31, 2023
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. 

The IOAD 2023 theme “Recognizing those people who go unseen” is about acknowledging people in our communities who are affected by overdose but might go unseen in the crisis. Learn more about the 2023 campaign here.


Webinar: Preventing and Addressing Teen Dating Violence: Dating Matters Prevention Model and Rape Prevention Education
Date: September 6, 2023
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
In this webinar, Dr. Sarah DeGue, Senior Scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will talk about the Dating Matters initiative, CDC’s comprehensive teen dating violence prevention model. This evidence-based model includes prevention strategies for individuals, peers, families, schools, and neighborhoods, and focuses on teaching 11–14-year-olds healthy relationship skills before they start dating. Click here to register.

Archived

July 2023

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Summer is in full swing, and so are outdoor activities, water activities, summer celebrations, and warm temperatures. Read on for what to expect from child injury prevention spaces this month!

Member Spotlight: Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association (NCOAA)

The National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association (NCOAA) is a non-partisan, grassroots, civic-minded organization that is focused on preventing carbon monoxide poisoning and supporting carbon monoxide poisoning survivors in leading a happy, healthy, and productive life. NCOAA’s mission is to drive an all-inclusive conversation on the public health crisis of carbon monoxide poisoning.

The National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association partners with a variety of organizations to help build a future without carbon monoxide poisoning. The organization also provides support and resources for carbon monoxide poisoning survivors. Keep up to date with the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association and learn more about CO poisoning by following them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or joining them for their Carbon Monoxide Safety Summit.

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
July 3 - 9: Sun Safety
July 10 - 16: Boating Safety
July 17 - 23: Outdoor Activities/Camping Safety
July 24 - 30: Fall Sports and Marching Band Readiness
July 31 - Aug. 6: Carbon Monoxide Awareness


Events

Event: National Fireworks Safety Month
Date: July 1-30, 2023
Hosted by: National Fire Protection Association
Each July, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.


Event: Childhood Injury Prevention Convention
Date: July 23-26, 2023
Hosted by: Safe Kids Worldwide
The Safe Kids Worldwide Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon) is one of the largest gatherings of safety professionals in the world dedicated solely to the field of childhood injury prevention. It brings together leading experts, advocates, academics, and partners to share best practices and experiences with the aim of increasing our collective impact. With a focus on Equity in Child Safety, PrevCon 2023 will be hosted in National Harbor, Maryland.

 

Event: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Summit
Date: July 31 - August 2, 2023
Hosted by: National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association
Join the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association from July 31 to August 2, 2023, for the Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Summit! The safety summit will focus on education, research, case studies, data, new technologies, and best practices. You can register for the event here.

 

Event: Prevent Child Abuse America National Conference
Date: August 22 - 24, 2023
Hosted by: Prevent Child Abuse America
Join Prevent Child Abuse America for the 2023 Prevent Child Abuse America National Conference. It will examine innovative programs and practices, family-focused policies, cutting-edge research, and public awareness and engagement strategies, and provide the latest thinking to help drive the field toward upstream prevention so that every child has the opportunity to grow up safe and nurtured.

Archived

June 2023

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Happy June! The school year is wrapping up, the warmer temperatures are here, and summer activities are in full swing. Read on to see what child injury prevention spaces have in store for the beginning of summer.

2023 Social Media Calendar

We are excited to release the second half (July - December) of our 2023 Social Media Calendars. Both versions contain a list of Prevent Child Injury’s weekly social media topics and links to existing toolkits.

As an extra benefit, the calendar version includes a more complete list of injury prevention public health observances and outreach campaigns. We ask that you join us in our efforts by using your social media accounts to discuss the same weekly topics. By doing this, we will be able to amplify our message about child injury prevention.

 
 
 

Member Spotlight: Moms Demand Action

Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement including moms, mayors, students, gun owners, faith leaders, educators, artists and more fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. Ten years ago, in response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Shannon Watts started a Facebook group with the message that all Americans can and should do more to reduce gun violence. That online conversation grew into what is now the nation’s largest grassroots volunteer network working to end gun violence. Today, Moms Demand Action has a chapter in every state and more than 700 local groups across the country, and is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly 10 million supporters.

Moms Demand Action's advocacy work ranges from advocating for stronger gun laws, honoring and uplifting survivors of gun violence, and fostering a culture of responsible gun ownership in homes and communities. One of the cornerstones of this work is through Be SMART, a program designed to help parents and adults normalize conversations about secure firearm storage and learn how to prevent child gun deaths and injuries.

Stay updated on Moms Demand Action's work in the gun violence prevention space by following them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, checking out their website, or connecting with the volunteer chapter in your area. Thank you for all that you do, Moms Demand Action!

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
May 29 - June 4: Firearm Safety in the Home
June 5 - 11: Home Safety
June 12 - 18: National Safety Month
June 19 - 25: Firework Safety
June 26 - July 3: ATV Safety


Events

Event: National Safety Month
Date: June 1-30, 2023
Hosted by: National Safety Council
Preventable injuries are the fourth leading cause of U.S. deaths. Join the National Safety Council in observing National Safety Month as they work together to highlight leading causes of preventable injury and death so people can live their fullest lives.

Event: National CPD and AED Awareness Week
Date: June 1-7, 2023
Hosted by: The American Heart Association
June 1-7 each year is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED.

Event: Wear Orange Weekend
Date: June 2-4, 2023
Save the Date: Wear Orange is June 2-4. During National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend, join Everytown for Gun Safety as they honor survivors of gun violence.

Webinar: Chat GPT, AI and Public Health - A Game Changer or a Cause for Concern?
Date: June 14, 2023
Hosted by: Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Join the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Safe States to see some real-life examples of Chat GPT and other AI programs in action, discuss the pros and cons, and learn what the fields of public health, injury prevention, and health communications need to consider before deciding if this will be a game changer or a cause for concern. Click here to register.

Event: ASK Day
Date: June 21, 2023
Hosted by: Brady United
ASK Day is a day to share the message of safe firearm storage and remind parents to ask if there is an unlocked gun in the home where their child plays. It falls on the first day of summer, marking a time when kids typically spend more time at the homes of friends and other family members. 

Event: Childhood Injury Prevention Convention
Date: July 23-26, 2023
Hosted by: Safe Kids Worldwide
The Safe Kids Worldwide Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon) is one of the largest gatherings of safety professionals in the world dedicated solely to the field of childhood injury prevention. It brings together leading experts, advocates, academics, and partners to share best practices and experiences with the aim of increasing our collective impact. With a focus on Equity in Child Safety, PrevCon 2023 will be hosted in National Harbor, Maryland.

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May 2023

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New Open Water Swimming Safety Toolkit!
Although the risk of drowning decreases for children after age 4, it spikes again during their teenage years, especially for swimmers in open water. The conditions in lakes, oceans, rivers, and ponds are not always easy to see and can change quickly, which can turn swimming in open water from a fun activity into a dangerous one. With swimming season on the horizon, our new open water swimming safety toolkit addresses these dangers by encouraging parents and caregivers to talk to teens about making safe and smart decisions when swimming in open water. The toolkit contains a newsletter/blog article, social media posts, graphics, suggested alt text, an image selection guide, a Pinterest board, and links to additional resources which provide more information about open water swimming safety.

https://www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits/open-water-swimming-safety

The coordinated outreach week for this toolkit is May 15 - 19, 2023. If you haven’t done so already, please add open water swimming safety to your social media plans for that week. Reminder: your membership gives you advanced access to the toolkit, so please do not share this link. We'll send a public link on May 8th, which you are free (and encouraged!) to share with colleagues and friends.

#PreventDrowning Webinar
During our outreach week, we will be partnering with T4CIP on their Day of Action for a #PreventDrowning Webinar. The webinar will be on May 15 from 11 a.m. to noon ET and moderated by Dr. Ben Hoffman (Oregon Health and Science University). Panelists include Dr. Sarah Denny (Nationwide Children's), Adam Katchmarchi (National Drowning Prevention Alliance), Leland Brown (USA Swimming), and Tiffaney Isaacson (Phoenix Children's).
Register here: bit.ly/T4CIP-PreventDrowningWebinar

#PreventDrowning Twitter Chat
After the webinar on May 15, join T4CIP for their #PreventDrowning Twitter chat from 2-3 p.m. ET. Follow @T4CIP_ on Twitter for more information!

Member Spotlight

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing drowning and injuries around all types of water. The NDPA raises awareness about water safety through education, advocacy, and collaboration with individuals and organizations.
 
To pass along water safety education to consumers and industry advocates, the NDPA created its Water Safety Champion Program. The program equips each member with key water safety facts and the 5 layers of protection to prevent childhood drowning, and encourages members to spread the information to their communities.
 
As the water safety season approaches, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance has released a new Water Safety Season Toolkit. The toolkit consists of social posts, shareable blogs, press release templates, printable documents, and other resources to advocate for water safety and drowning prevention. To promote water safety during the busiest water activity season, join the NDPA in May through August during their Water Safety Season Campaign.
 
Stay up-to-date on the work the National Drowning Prevention Alliance is doing in this space by connecting with them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and their website!

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
May 1 - 7: Heat Safety
May 8 - 14: National Bicycle Safety Month
May 15 - 21: Outreach Week: Open Water Swimming Safety
May 22 - 28: Swimming Pool Safety
May 29 - June 4: Firearm Safety in the Home


Events

Event: National Bike Safety Month
Date/Time: May 1-31, 2023
May is Bicycle Safety Month, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers and bicyclists to do their part to help reduce deaths and injuries on our roads.


Event: National Water Safety Month
Date/Time: May 1-31, 2023
National Water Safety Month is an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American Red Cross, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National Recreation and Park Association, and World Waterpark Association.


Event: National Child Passenger Safety Technician Month
Date/Time: May 1-31, 2023
Safe Kids Worldwide is celebrating its seventh annual National Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) month this May.


Event: National Mental Health Month
Date/Time: May 1-31, 2023
This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself to examine your world and how it can affect your overall health. Look around, look within – from your neighborhood to genetics, many factors come into play when it comes to your mental health.


Webinar: Evidence-Informed Approaches to Preventing School Gun Violence
Date/Time: May 9, 2023
In this webinar, Drs. Paul Reeping and Sonali Rajan will present on a range of evidence-driven solutions at the policy, community, and school levels that would contribute to meaningful reductions in gun violence in K-12 schools. The implications of these collective efforts for reducing harm placed on children in communities around the U.S. will also be discussed. Click here to register.


Event: #PreventDrowning Day of Action
Hosted by: Trainees for Child Injury Prevention
Date/Time: May 15, 2023
Join @T4CIP_ for their #PreventDrowning Day of Action on May 15! Register for the webinar at bit.ly/T4CIP-PreventDrowningWebinar and join in from 11 a.m. to noon ET. Join the Twitter chat from 2-3 p.m. ET using #PreventDrowning. Share materials from their accounts on Twitter and/or Instagram, and see what other materials are available: bit.ly/T4CIP-PreventDrowning.


Event: EMS Week
Hosted by: American College of Emergency Physicians & National Associations of Emergency Medical Technicians
Date/Time: May 21-27, 2023
Each year, National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is hosted by the American College of Emergency Physicians in partnership with the National Associations of Emergency Medical Technicians to recognize the work of EMS clinicians. Special theme days of EMS Week help to structure the week’s activities, with Wednesday set aside for EMS for Children (EMSC) Day. EMSC Day is an annual opportunity to spotlight the need for high-quality care for children in prehospital settings and the work of the federal EMSC Program.


Event: National Safe Boating Week
Hosted by: Safe Boating Campaign
Date/Time: May 21-27, 2023
The Safe Boating Campaign is a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating, encouraging boaters to always wear a life jacket while on the water.


Event: Don't Fry Day
Hosted by: National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention
Date/Time: May 26, 2023
To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors.

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April 2023

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Member Spotlight

Featured Member: Center for Childhood Safety
For the past 30 years, the Center for Childhood Safety has been dedicated to helping families and communities keep kids safe from injuries. Located in Green Bay, CCS's mission is to be the leading source of safety education and programming in Northeast Wisconsin. 

The Center for Childhood Safety offers car seat checks, a Safe Sitter babysitting class, a Safety Town summer camp for kids 4-9 years old, CPR certifications, and outreach about bike helmets. As a community leader, the center also distributes car seats, pack-n-plays, and bike helmets to families in need.

Connect with CCS to stay updated about their events and ways to get involved by following them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and checking out their website. Thank you for all you do for injury prevention, Center for Childhood Safety! 

Outreach Week Change & Webinar

Update: our upcoming Open Water Toolkit outreach week has been moved to May 15-21, 2023. This change allows us to align our campaign with other events happening in water safety, such as International Water Safety Day and T4CIP's #PreventDrowning Day of Action (both May 15). To accommodate the new outreach week, we have updated our social media calendars as well.

During our outreach week, we will be partnering with T4CIP on their Day of Action for a #PreventDrowning Webinar. The webinar will be on May 15 from 11 a.m. to noon ET and moderated by Dr. Ben Hoffman (Oregon Health and Science University). Panelists include Dr. Sarah Denny (Nationwide Children's), Adam Katchmarchi (National Drowning Prevention Alliance), Leland Brown (USA Swimming), and Tiffaney Isaacson (Phoenix Children's)

Register here: bit.ly/T4CIP-PreventDrowningWebinar
  

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
April 3 - 9: National Window Safety Week; National Public Health Week
April 10 - 16: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 17 - 23: Youth Sports Safety
April 24 - 30: Playground Safety


Events

Event: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Hosted by: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Date/Time: April 1-30, 2023
April, which is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, is a good time to regroup and take responsibility for the choices we make when we’re on the road.


Event: Youth Sports Safety Month
Hosted by: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Date/Time: April 1-30, 2023
April is National Youth Sports Safety Month and is dedicated to helping raise awareness of sports injuries in kids while also helping parents, coaches and student athletes learn how to avoid injuries. 


Event: National Window Safety Week
Hosted by: National Safety Council
Date/Time: April 3-9, 2023
Window Safety Week, the first full week in April, coincides with the arrival of spring, when people naturally want to open the windows and let in the fresh air. The goal of this observance is two fold: for families to understand the role of windows in escaping a fire or other emergency and to learn how to safeguard against window falls. Use #WindowSafety or #WindowSafetyWeek, and visit the Window Safety Task Force on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for tips on window safety throughout the week


Event: National Public Health Week
Hosted by: American Public Health Association
Date/Time: April 3-10, 2023
Our cultures have always shaped our health. We learn from the communities we're born in and that we build together. For this NPHW, we look to community leaders as our health leaders. We celebrate the unique and joyful ways different cultures focus on health. And we look to how we can learn from each other, with humility and openness.


Event: World Health Day
Hosted by: World Health Organization
Date/Time: April 7, 2023
On 7 April 2023, World Health Day, the World Health Organization will observe its 75th anniversary.


Webinar: Community Education Webinar: Heatstroke ED TALK
Hosted by: National Child Passenger Safety Board
Date/Time: April 25, 2023, 1-2 p.m. ET

Archived

March 2023

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From Brain Injury Awareness Month to National Poison Prevention Week, March is a busy time for the injury prevention space. Read on to stay up to date on what's happening!

Member Spotlight

Featured Member: The Brain Injury Association of Ohio
The Brain Injury Association of Ohio (BIAOH) is a statewide advocacy and education organization. Established in 1982, BIAOH provides support and services to Ohioans with brain injuries and their families. The organization promotes brain injury prevention and advocates for advances in research, legislation, and program development. 

The Brain Injury Association of Ohio's mission is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education, and advocacy. The organization's membership includes brain injury survivors, family members, friends, and professionals working together to promote better understanding, rehabilitation opportunities, and lifelong community support. BIAOH offers many resources, including various educational materials, brain injury support groups for survivors and family members, a helpline that provides confidential support, webinars and workshops, and a monthly newsletter.

The Brain Injury Association of America leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month every March. Connect with The Brain Injury Association of Ohio to stay updated about ways to get involved by following them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and checking out their website.

Safe States Communications Internship

Job Title: Communications Intern
Position type: Part-Time (10 hours per week), Temporary (Spring/Summer 2023)
Location: Remote
Compensation: $1,500 stipend available

Position Description & Responsibilities

  • Researching and drafting engaging content and graphics for Twitter and LinkedIn platforms

  • Maintaining and growing social media presence

  • Assisting with overall organizational communication strategy, which may include designing campaigns and marketing materials

  • Monitoring and tracking communications and website analytics

Learn more about how to apply.

Join the Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR)

SAVIR is working to grow their membership and they need your help! The goal is to increase the power of our collective voice and build a strong network of individuals committed to injury and violence prevention. Learn more about SAVIR, membership, and how to join.

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Feb. 27 - March 5: National Athletic Training Month
March 6 - March 12: Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 13 - March 19: Youth Sports Safety*
March 20 - March 26: National Poison Prevention Week
March 27 - April 2: Activities & Adventures (amusement rides, trampolines, inflatable bouncers)

*USA Cheer is moving National Cheerleading Safety Month (NCSM) to August. Prevent Child Injury is following USA Cheer's lead and changing our March 13-19 social media outreach to youth sports safety and moving our NCSM outreach to August.


Events
Event: National Athletic Training Month
Date/Time: March 1-31, 2023
National Athletic Training Month is held every March in order to spread awareness about the important work of athletic trainers.


Event: Brain Injury Awareness Month
Date/Time: March 1-31, 2023
Many people with disabilities have their lives defined for them. The #MoreThanMyBrainInjury campaign gives individuals a chance to overcome those definitions, allowing them to tell their own stories and change the narrative of their lives.


Event: Webinar: Using Social Media to Promote Your Research
Hosted by: SAVIR and Safe States
Date/Time: March 7, 2023, 2 PM E.T.
Safe States and SAVIR are partnering to bring you this webinar on learning how to effectively leverage social media platforms to increase the visibility and impact of your research. You will learn best practices for creating engaging content, building a following, and measuring the success of your social media efforts. Whether you're a researcher, academic, or student, this webinar will give you the tools you need to make the most of social media in promoting your research. Click here to register


Webinar: Building Collaboration Between Schools and CDR Teams
Hosted by: National Center for Fatality Review & Prevention
Date/Time: March 15, 2023, 2 PM E.T.
Schools are critical partners for child death review (CDR) teams. This presentation will provide an overview of CDR, the importance of schools as key partners, and identify opportunities for collaboration between schools and CDR programs. Professionals working in schools are the key audience for this webinar. Written guidance on the topic will be featured. Click here to register.


Webinar: Curbing the Car Loop: Making Arrival and Dismissal Work for Everyone!
Hosted by: Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Date/Time: March 15, 2023. 2 PM E.T.
It’s the best of times. It’s the worst of times. That’s right, we’re talking about school arrival and dismissal! Join us as we discuss how to tackle these tricky times of the day. We’ll explore arrival/dismissal observation protocols, school street activations, demonstration projects, and creative ideas to encourage more walking and rolling. Click here to register.


Event: National Poison Prevention Week
Date/Time: March 19-25, 2023
National Poison Prevention Week raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide during the third full week of March every year. The week is an opportunity to highlight the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages and promote community involvement in poisoning prevention.


Event: National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
Date/Time: March 20-26, 2023
Participate in National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) and help share facts about drugs, alcohol, and addiction in your community. NDAFW is an annual, week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth.

Archived

February 2023

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Prevent Child Injury is kicking off the month of February with our Carbon Monoxide Safety Outreach Week! If you haven't done so already, add #COSafety to your outreach plans for the remainder of this week and check out our updated Carbon Monoxide Safety toolkit. Read on for more details about events happening in injury violence and prevention spaces this month. 

Member Spotlight

Featured Member: Oregon Poison Center
The Oregon Poison Center is a 24-hour health care information and treatment resource for poison emergencies serving Oregon, Alaska, and Guam. Established in 1978 by Oregon State Legislature, the center is made up of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists trained in toxicology. 

The Oregon Poison Center's mission is to prevent poisonings and minimize the adverse effects of exposure to drugs, poisons, chemicals, and natural toxins. They do this through public outreach, telephone advice and consultation, educational materials, research, and emergency response planning.

Connect with the Oregon Poison Center and learn more about poison prevention by following them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and checking out their website.

Upcoming Conferences

2023 National Water Safety Conference
The 2023 National Water Safety Conference & The 2023 Association of Aquatic Professionals Conference & Expo will be held at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO., February 13-16, 2023. This event has both virtual and in-person options. Registration & more details.


SOPHE's 2023 Annual Conference: The New Age of Civil Rights, Advocacy, & Equity
Register today to join SOPHE’s 2023 Annual Conference in Atlanta. This is an inclusive opportunity for professional development and networking. SOPHE’s Annual Conference offers engaging learning experiences and dedicated opportunities to connect with colleagues, friends, and peers.


2023 SAVIR Annual Conference: “Co-Creating Real-World Solutions:  Science, Policy, and Practice to Prevent Injury and Violence”
Mark your calendar for the 2023 SAVIR Annual Conference: “Co-Creating Real-World Solutions: Science, Policy, and Practice to Prevent Injury and Violence" on April 17, 2023, in Denver, Colorado! The conference is the premier gathering of injury and violence prevention researchers and professionals. Learn more about safety promotion through cutting-edge methods, research, practice, and policy.

National Safety Council's Spring Safety Conference & Expo
Get ahead of safety challenges. Join the National Safety Council in Indianapolis May 17–19 for the inaugural 2023 NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo. It’s an affordable way to stay up to date with the latest safety information, and a great opportunity to:

  • Reconnect with peers and make valuable new contacts in the safety field that can help grow your career

  • Gain valuable knowledge and earn CEUs at Professional Development Seminars,* Technical Sessions, and Learning Lab Sessions

  • Discover innovative technologies on the Expo floor that can help improve your organization’s safety program

Keep your safety program running smooth and save too. Register by Feb. 24 and save.

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Jan. 30 - Feb. 5: Outreach Week: Carbon Monoxide Safety
Feb. 6 - 12: Burn Awareness Week
Feb. 13 - 19: Safe Sleep
Feb. 20 - 26: Laundry Detergent Packets
Feb. 27 - March 5: National Athletic Training Month


Events
Event: Burn Awareness Week
Date/Time: February 5-11, 2023
National Burn Awareness Week is a window of opportunity for organizations to mobilize burn, fire, and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our communities.

Event: Webinar: What Works? Benefit-Cost Considerations for Injury Prevention Programs
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Date/Time: Thursday, February 23, 2023, 2-3 pm E.T.
Please join the Children's Safety Network for their upcoming webinar on February 23, 2023, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET. Dr. Ted Miller will present information on a new CSN fact sheet series, "Injury Prevention: What Works? A Summary of Cost-Outcome Analysis for Injury Prevention Programs (2022 Update)." This fact sheet series is designed to help public health practitioners, policymakers, and other partners use the results of cost-benefit analysis as an information tool for decision-making and for selecting, implementing, and spreading injury and violence prevention and intervention programs based on capacity and needs of the communities being served. Dr. Alex Crosby, an active member of the CSN-A will moderate this important webinar. 

Event: Webinar: Influencers 101: Best Practices and Practical Approaches for Public Health
Hosted by: Rescue Agency
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 1:30 pm E.T.
Join experts from FDA CTP and Rescue Agency as they share lessons from the guide to:

  • Discuss ways public health practitioners can work with influencers for their program goals.

  • Describe key steps for managing an influencer program.

  • Understand how influencer marketing fits into a larger communications plan.  

Event: Road to Zero Annual Meeting
Hosted by: National Safety Council
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The 2023 Road to Zero Annual Meeting is here! They are back in person on February 28 at the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C. This meeting is an excellent opportunity to connect with Road to Zero members, hear from leading experts in traffic safety, and be inspired by innovative case studies, new research, and advances in policy. Whether you join in person or online, you’ll have a chance to hear from expert panels, get updates on the Coalition’s Working Groups, and learn how you can better engage with the Coalition in 2023.

Archived

January 2023

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Happy New Year! The Prevent Child Injury team has 4 toolkit topics and outreach weeks scheduled for this year. Add the following dates to your calendar: 

  • Carbon Monoxide Safety: January 30 - February 5

  • Open Water Drowning: May 1 - 7

  • Youth Suicide Prevention: September 10 - 16

  • Product Recalls: December 4 - 10

 
 

Carbon Monoxide Safety Toolkit

Our updated carbon monoxide toolkit is now available! Carbon monoxide can’t be seen, smelled, or heard, yet it kills more than 400 people each year in the U.S. and sickens thousands more. If our senses can’t detect it, how can we protect ourselves and our loved ones from this “invisible killer? Installing an alarm is the only way to know if there is carbon monoxide in your home.

Our toolkit focuses on encouraging parents and caregivers to install a carbon monoxide alarm in their homes. The toolkit contains a customizable press release, newsletter/blog article, social media posts, graphics, a Pinterest board, and links to additional resources which provide more information about carbon monoxide safety.
 
The coordinated outreach week for this toolkit is January 30 - February 5, 2023. If you haven’t done so already, please add carbon monoxide safety to your social media plans for that week, and share this email with others who are interested in carbon monoxide safety.

Toolkit link: https://www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits/carbon-monoxide-safety

Member Spotlight

Featured Member: Parent's Against Tip-Overs
Parents Against Tip-Overs (PAT) was founded in 2018 by a group of parents who had all lost children to furniture tip-over incidents. Following their personal tragedies, Parents Against Tip-Overs was created to educate the public on the importance of anchoring furniture to the wall, advocate for safety standards, and increase the awareness and prevention of TV and furniture tip-over injuries and deaths.

On December 29th, 2022, President Biden signed the STURDY Act, which directs the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish stronger, mandatory standards for the stability of clothing storage furniture. The standards will be based on real-world causes of tip-overs such as multiple open drawers, drawers with items inside, and the effect of carpeting as well as testing the weight of a 6-year-old and testing to simulate the dynamic forces created when a child climbs. PAT worked with the Commission and other partners to get the STURDY Act passed and was recognized for their successful advocacy with the 2022 Kids In Danger Best Friend Award.

PAT reminds every parent and caregiver that it's still very important to anchor furniture and TVs to the wall to prevent tip-overs. Connect with Parents Against Tip-Overs and learn more about furniture tip-over prevention by following them on Facebook, and Twitter, and checking out their website. Thank you for all you do for children, parents, and families, Parents Against Tip-Overs!

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Jan. 2 - Jan. 8: Home Exercise Equipment Safety
Jan. 9 - Jan. 15: TV/Furniture Tip-Over Safety
Jan. 16 - Jan. 22: Winter Activities
Jan. 23 - Jan. 29: Winter Sports Safety
Jan. 30 - Feb. 5: Outreach Week: Carbon Monoxide Safety


Events


Event: Radon Action Month
Date/Time: January 1-30, 2023
January is National Radon Action Month. You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year.


Event: Virtual Media Institute
Hosted by: Nationwide Children's Hospital
Date/Time: February 9, 16, and 23, 2023
Effective communication in public health has never been more important. In today’s crowded media climate, it can be challenging to break through to the audience you are trying to reach. Come learn the skills you need to share research, promote programs, and create safer, healthier communities through the media and social media. The Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is hosting a 3-day Virtual Media Institute for public health professionals on February 9, 16, and 23, 2023 from 1 to 5 p.m. ET on Zoom. Learn more here. Participants who complete all three sessions will receive a Media & Social Media for Public Health Certificate, and 10 entry-level CHES credits are available. 

Prevent Child Injury will be raffling off one FREE scholarship to a lucky member to attend all three days! If you are interested in attending this training, please send us an email at info@preventchildinjury.org before 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, January 27 and we will randomly select a winner. If you are selected, we will contact you and connect you with an individual from Nationwide Children’s Hospital to guide you through the registration process. 


Event: Webinar: What Works? Benefit-Cost Considerations for Injury Prevention Programs
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Date/Time: Thursday, February 23, 2023, 2-3pm E.T.
Please join the Children's Safety Network for their upcoming webinar on February 23, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET. Dr. Ted Miller will present information on a new CSN fact sheet series, "Injury Prevention: What Works? A Summary of Cost-Outcome Analysis for Injury Prevention Programs (2022 Update)." This fact sheet series is designed to help public health practitioners, policymakers, and other partners use the results of cost-benefit analysis as an information tool for decision-making and for selecting, implementing, and spreading injury and violence prevention and intervention programs based on capacity and needs of the communities being served. Dr. Alex Crosby, an active member of the CSN-A will moderate this important webinar.

Archived

December 2022

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As we wrap up 2022 and plan for 2023, we would like to thank our membership for another successful year of raising awareness about child safety! Read on for our plans for the new year and safety tips for the upcoming cold weather and holiday season.

Prevent Child Injury Member Packet

We're excited to release a membership packet that walks through the details of our program, website, and toolkits. Whether you've been with us from the start or are new to Prevent Child Injury, check out the guide to make sure you're getting all the benefits. Click here to access the Prevent Child Injury Member Packet.

Plans for 2023

We have big plans for 2023! The Prevent Child Injury team has 4 toolkit topics and outreach weeks scheduled for next year. Add the following dates to your calendar:

  • Carbon Monoxide Safety: January 30 - February 5

  • Open Water Drowning: May 1 - 7

  • Youth Suicide Prevention: September 10 - 16

  • Product Recalls: December 4 - 10

As a member, you get advanced access to these new toolkits. More details coming soon.

Member Spotlight

Featured Member: The University of Washington Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center
The University of Washington (UW) Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center’s (HIPRC) mission is to reduce the harm and suffering from injury and violence in all people’s lives and across the lifespan. Founded in 1987, the HIPRC is a worldwide leader in injury and violence research, outreach, education, and training. The HIPRC is one of nine CDC-funded Injury Control Research Centers across the United States and is located at the University of Washington’s Harborview Medical Center campus.

The HIPRC conducts research, trains scientists, educates public health practitioners, and implements prevention programs to achieve injury-related health equity across the lifespan. Their primary areas of research include injury care, global injury, safe & active transport, traumatic brain injury, violence prevention, and firearm safety.

As a new initiative, the HIPRC created a digital resource center. The resource center contains materials that address injury prevention topics with parents, community members, and caregivers in mind. These materials raise awareness and provide clear, concise messaging on how to prevent specific kinds of injury. In addition, the HIPRC has recently partnered with researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Injury Violence Prevention Center to launch a Firearm Storage Maps toolkit. The toolkit covers best practices, tips, and lessons learned about temporary, voluntary, and out-of-home firearm storage.

Please keep up with what's new from the Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center by following them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and learning more on their website. Thank you for your dedication to furthering the field of injury prevention, HIPRC!

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Nov. 28 - Dec. 4: Safety Around the Holidays
Dec. 5 - Dec. 11: Safe Toys & Gifts Month
Dec. 12 - Dec. 18: Sledding Safety
Dec. 19 - Dec. 25: Winter Travel
Dec. 26 - Jan 1: Top Safety Stories of 2022


Events

Event: Safe Toys & Gifts Month
Date/Time: December 1-31, 2022
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month. Gift-givers are encouraged to consider if the toys they wish to give suit the age and individual skills and abilities of the individual child who will receive it, especially for infants and children under age three.


Event: NSC SAFER Summit: A Virtual Summit on Lessons Learned from the Pandemic and How to Navigate the New Normal
Hosted by: National Safety Council
Date/Time: December 6-7, 2022
NSC created the COVID-19 Workplace Lessons Learned and Future Actions for a SAFER Tomorrow report to highlight lessons learned from employer COVID-19 response from October 2021 through September 2022. This report provides guidance on future pandemic-related safety in the workplace.

NSC conducted national surveys as well as interviews with employers to gain insights and perspectives on:

  • Employer Pandemic Response and emergency preparedness

  • Vaccine Policies and Requirements

  • Worker Health

  • Hybrid Work

  • Future World of Work

Date: December 6 & 7, 2022
Time: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm (CST)
Click here to register.


Event: Virtual Media Institute
Hosted by: Nationwide Children's Hospital
Date/Time: February 9, 16, and 23, 2023
Effective communication in public health has never been more important. In today’s crowded media climate, it can be challenging to break through to the audience you are trying to reach. Come learn the skills you need to share research, promote programs, and create safer, healthier communities through the media and social media. The Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is hosting a 3-day Virtual Media Institute for public health professionals on February 9, 16, and 23, 2023 from 1 to 5 p.m. ET on Zoom. Learn more here.

Participants who complete all three sessions will receive a Media & Social Media for Public Health Certificate, and 10 entry-level CHES credits are available. Please follow this link to create an account/login and register for one, two, or all three days of the Virtual Media Institute.

Archived

November 2022

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November brings colder weather, the start of the holiday season, and National Injury Prevention Day. Read on to see what events to pay attention to in child injury prevention spaces this month!

#ClearTheCrib Safe Sleep Webinar

Thank you to everyone who attended our #ClearTheCrib Safe Sleep Webinar with Trainees for Child Injury Prevention (T4CIP)! If you weren't able to attend, want to watch the conversation again, or are looking to share the event with others, we now have the webinar uploaded to Prevent Child Injury's YouTube channel.

Learn more about safe sleep by checking out our toolkit page, and Trainees 4 Child Injury Prevention's graphics available in English or Spanish, sized for Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Oct. 31 - Nov. 6: Winter Safety Awareness Month
Nov. 7 - Nov. 13: Winter Sports
Nov. 14 - Nov. 20: Child Safety and Protection Month
Nov. 21 - Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Safety
Nov. 28 - Dec. 4: Safety Around the Holidays

Events

Event: Daylight Savings
Date/Time: November 6, 2022
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6. Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour and change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms!


Event: Safe Routes to School Summit
Hosted by: Safe Routes Partnership
Date/Time: November 15-17, 2022
Join Safe Routes to Partnership on November 15 – 17 for the Safe Routes to School Summit, a three-day virtual summit filled with presentations, workshops, networking and so much more.


Event: National Injury Prevention Day
Hosted by: Injury-Free Coalition for Kids
Date/Time: November 18, 2022
November 18th, the Injury Free Coalition for Kids and the country's leading injury and violence prevention organizations will join forces to push for change. Their efforts will mark the country's 3rd "National Injury Prevention Day," a day to raise awareness to empower communities to make a difference.


Event: Unifying Voices Webinar: National Injury Prevention Day
Hosted by: Injury-Free Coalition for Kids
Date/Time: November 18, 2022
Join Injury-Free coalition for kids on November 18th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET for their Unifying Voices Webinar: National Injury Prevention Day. Hear from Christopher Jones, PharmD, DrPH, MPH, the acting director for the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control about National Injury Prevention Day and why your voice is needed.


Event: World Children's Day
Hosted by: UNICEF
Date/Time: November 20, 2022
World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. For World Children’s Day 2022, UNICEF is calling on partners and supporters to share a positive message of equality and inclusion for every child.


Webinar: Breaking Down Barriers to Mobility Safety
Hosted by: Road to Zero (National Safety Council)
Date/Time: November 28, 2022
Barriers to being able to safely walk and bike impact mobility, accessibility, community, and more. These barriers come in many forms and need to be considered as we create a safe multi-modal environment for all roadway users. In this webinar, sponsored by Uber, we will explore some of the barriers that exist in creating safe environments for people walking and biking and how we can tackle them in our work as safety stakeholders.

Archived

October 2022

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Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that around 3,400 babies in the U.S. die every year while sleeping, often from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or from accidental suffocation or strangulation. In honor of SIDS and Safe Sleep Awareness Month, our new Safe Sleep toolkit focuses on helping parents and caregivers understand and follow the fundamentals of safe sleep. The toolkit contains a customizable press release, newsletter/blog article, social media posts, an image selection guide, graphics, and links to additional resources which provide more information about safe sleep.

The coordinated outreach week for this toolkit is October 24-30, 2022, and includes a webinar featuring a panel of experts on safe sleep (details below). If you haven't done so already, please take some time to add safe sleep to your social media and outreach plans.

Toolkit link: https://www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits/safe-sleep

Reminder: your membership gives you advanced access to the toolkit, so please do not share this link. We'll send a public link on October 17th, which you are free (and encouraged!) to share with colleagues and friends.

#ClearTheCrib Safe Sleep Webinar

As a part of our Safe Sleep toolkit outreach week, we're partnering with Trainees for Child Injury Prevention on their #ClearTheCrib Day of Action. Join experts Dr. Rachel Moon, Lorena Kaplan MPH, Dr. Rebecca Carlin, Barb Himes, and Dr. Jonathan Midgett, on Wednesday, October 26 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET for a conversation about safe sleep. This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Click here to register, and click here to download the promotional graphic.

Member Spotlight

Featured Member: National Fire Protection Association
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global self-funded nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. NFPA provides information and knowledge about fire safety to the public through research, training, education, outreach, and advocacy. The organization's membership totals more than 50,000 individuals around the world and includes a Fire Safety Club led by their mascot, Sparky the Fire Dog.

During the week of October 9-15, NFPA will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. Learn more about Fire Prevention Week and NFPA by visiting their website, and following them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Congratulations on 100 years of fire safety education, NFPA!

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Oct. 3 - Oct. 9: Halloween Safety
Oct. 10 - Oct. 16: Fire Prevention Week
Oct. 17 - Oct. 23: National Teen Driver Safety Week
Oct. 24 - Oct. 30: Outreach Week - Safe Sleep
Oct. 31 - Nov. 6: Winter Safety Awareness Month

Events

Event: SIDS and Safe Sleep Awareness Month
Hosted by: NICHD - NIH
Date/Time: October 1-31, 2022
In October and beyond, infant caregivers and service/healthcare providers can join Safe to Sleep® and its partners to encourage safe infant sleep and help raise awareness about ways to reduce the risk of SIDS.


Event: National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Hosted by: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Date/Time: October 1-31, 2022
October was first declared as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month in 2011. Since then, October has been a time to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health, to remember those who have lost their lives to substance abuse, to acknowledge those in recovery, as well as children, parents, family, and friends supporting them.


Event: National Protect Your Hearing Month
Date/Time: October 1-31, 2022
National Protect Your Hearing Month (#NPYHM) is an annual event each October to provide an opportunity to raise awareness about hearing. People are encouraged to think about their own hearing, and to get their hearing checked if they think there might be a problem.


Event: Fire Prevention Week
Hosted by: National Fire Prevention Association
Date/Time: October 9-15, 2022
Join NFPA® in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW). This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.


Event: Walk & Roll to School Day
Hosted by: National Center for Safe Routes to School
Date/Time: October 12, 2022
Step right up! The 26th annual National Walk & Roll to School Day is Oct. 12, and registration is now open!


Event: National Teen Driver Safety Week
Hosted by: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Date/Time: October 16-22, 2022
During National Teen Driver Safety Week, and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. These rules address the greatest dangers for teen drivers: alcohol, inconsistent or no seat belt use, distracted and drowsy driving, speeding, and number of passengers.


Event: National School Bus Safety Week
Hosted by: National Fire Prevention Association
Date/Time: October 17-21, 2022
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.


Event: Red Ribbon Week
Hosted by: Red Ribbon Campaign
Date/Time: October 23-31, 2022
The 2022 National Red Ribbon Week Theme, Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free,™ is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free!

Archived

September 2022

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The start of September brings new school year routines, fall sports, and the wrapping up of summer plans. Start the school year off right by checking out what's happening in child injury prevention spaces this month!

Member Spotlight

Featured Member: National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety (NCCRAHS)
Celebrating 25 years of preventing childhood injuries, the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety (NCCRAHS) is an advocate for children’s health and safety in agricultural work and rural environments. As part of the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, NCCRAHS has led research and development of intervention strategies and resources to help children stay safer on farms and in other agricultural and rural settings. The center offers safety workshops, webinars, educational materials, and more, including the website CultivateSafety.org, which provides easy access to agricultural safety information and resources for farmers, ranchers, supervisors, and the media. NCCRAHS is one of eleven agricultural centers funded by the CDC and the only one dedicated to childhood injury prevention. Follow the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety on Facebook and Twitter, and check out their website for more information. Congratulations on 25 years of safety, NCCRAHS!

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Aug. 29 - Sept. 4: National Preparedness Month
Sept. 4 - Sept. 11: Baby Safety Month
Sept. 12 - Sept. 18: Concussion Awareness
Sept. 19 - Sept. 25: National Farm Safety & Health Week/Child Passenger Safety Week
Sept. 26 - Oct. 2: Sports Eye Safety Month

Events

Event: Baby Safety Month
Hosted by: Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA)
Date/Time: September 1-30, 2022
September is Baby Safety Month, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). This year, JPMA is helping educate parents and caregivers on the safe selection and use of juvenile products, while encouraging those around us to become safety ambassadors.


Event: National Preparedness Month
Hosted by: U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA
Date/Time: September 1-30, 2022
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to help citizens prepare for and stay safer during natural disasters. This year’s national public service announcements are being developed and will be released throughout the country this September to help get preparedness information into the hands of those who live in underserved communities.


Event: Sports Eye Safety Month
Hosted by: Prevent Blindness
Date/Time: September 1-30, 2022
More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. The good news is that almost all of these injuries can be prevented. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your eyes!


Event: National Suicide Prevention Week
Hosted by: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Date/Time: September 4-10, 2022
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as they make strides in saving lives, and bringing hope, one step at a time, to those affected by suicide.


Event: Concussion Awareness Day
Date/Time: September 16, 2022
By raising awareness of the importance of recognizing a concussion, treating it appropriately, and supporting the injured we can positively impact lives across the country. National Concussion Awareness Day ® is a chance for health care practitioners, teachers, coaches, and parents to connect and discuss baseline testing, signs and symptoms, and the social and emotional issues that can result from mild traumatic brain injury.


Event: Child Passenger Safety Week/National Seat Check Saturday
Hosted by: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Date/Time: September 18-24, 2022
Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. On average, two children under 13 were killed and an estimated 374 were injured every day in 2019 while riding in cars, SUVs, pickups, and vans. In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, NHTSA and the Ad Council launched a new series of public service ads (PSAs) that urge parents and caregivers to protect their child’s future at every stage of life, by making sure they secure them in the correct car seat for their age, height, and weight.


Event: National School Backpack Awareness Day
Date/Time: September 21, 2022
National School Backpack Awareness Day on September 21, strives to make sure students wear backpacks safely. Improper use can lead to back pain or injury, which can impact learning. On this day, teachers, students, and parents come together to make sure families are aware of the risks — and that backpacks are being worn properly.

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