January 2026
Spotlight: HealthyChildren.org
This month we’re highlighting HealthyChildren.org, a trusted, pediatrician-backed resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Available in both English and Spanish, this website offers free, evidence-based guidance on children’s health, safety, and development as they grow from infants into young adults. HealthyChildren.org is specifically designed for parents and families, making it a go-to resource for anyone working with or caring for kids (and our first stop whenever we’re creating a toolkit or safety messaging!).
In addition to the website, you can find HealthyChildren.org here:
a free newsletter for parents and caregivers
Thank you, HealthyChildren.org and the American Academy of Pediatrics, for continuing to be a steadfast advocate for children’s health and safety.
Register for Media & Social Media Institute
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 (CIRP) at Nationwide Children's is hosting a 3 half-day Media & Social Media Institute for public health professionals on the afternoons of Jan. 22, Jan. 29, and Feb. 5, 2026. Trainings will be on Zoom, 1-5 p.m. ET. 10 entry-level CHES credits will be available.
Learn more and register here.
Early Bird Pricing for SAVIR Conference Ends 1/30/26
Registration is open for the 2026 Annual Conference. The 2026 SAVIR conference promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, bringing you the latest science, unmatched networking opportunities with potential collaborators, and all that Providence, RI has to offer. Join us as we bring together experts and thought leaders in injury and violence prevention to share their insights, expertise, and best practices. From inspiring keynote speeches to interactive workshops, you'll gain valuable knowledge and practical strategies to enhance your skills and propel your success.
Register early to secure your spot and take advantage of early bird discounts! In order to access the Early Bird discount, register by 1/30/2026.
Learn more and register here.
Social Media Calendar
Jan 5-11: Winter Driving
Jan 12-18: Fireplaces
Jan 19-25: National Passenger Safety Week
Jan 26 - Feb 1: Safe Sleep
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Using Stories and Data to Engage Decision-Makers and Advance Transportation Access
Date: January 8, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
Check out this upcoming webinar from the New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC) and the Maine Public Health Association (MPHA): Using Stories and Data to Engage Decision-Makers and Advance Transportation Access. After attending this webinar, you will be able to define transportation insecurity and identify how it's impacting Maine people, discuss how stories and data can be used to help decision-makers, and understand and respond to transportation barriers.
Register here.
Webinar: Leadership in CPS: Reframing Your Thought Process for Success
Date: January 20, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
Leadership in Child Passenger Safety comes in many forms, whether you’re coordinating services for an entire region or assisting a single caregiver with car seat installation. Often, we are left to navigate the complexities of leadership through trial and error. This session introduces a framework to help leaders approach difficult scenarios with a variety of perspectives. We will explore Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal’s “Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership.” The book offers valuable insights into decision-making by applying different frames or lenses. Presented by: National Child Passenger Safety Board Fire/EMS Representative Travis Marsh.
Register here.
Webinar: TREDS Center: Driving Safety Forward – Education for Every Community
Date: January 22, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
Join Lesley Phillips from the Transportation Research and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) Center at UC San Diego for an engaging look at how education can drive real change in roadway safety. This webinar will highlight TREDS’ mission to reduce crash-related injuries and fatalities through innovative, evidence-based programs. Participants will learn about TREDS’ free educational offerings, including Train-the-Trainer courses for professionals, community-based presentations, and self-paced online learning opportunities. The session will explore key roadway safety topics such as impaired and distracted driving, pedestrian safety, aging drivers, and traffic safety initiatives designed specifically for Native American youth.
Free for American Trauma Society members; $25 for non-members. More information and registration here.
Webinar: From Outreach to Impact: How IVP Programs Can Build Powerful Media Partnerships that Drive Change
Date: January 28 2026, 12:00 PM ET
Most injury and violence prevention (IVP) professionals don’t regularly engage with the media, and many aren’t sure where to start. Yet media visibility is one of the most effective ways to elevate prevention priorities, reach the public with relevant messaging, and expand the impact of IVP programs. Whether you work in a state health department, a grassroots organization, or a community-based nonprofit, establishing the right media partnerships can significantly advance your program goals.This training demystifies earned media strategy and provides a practical roadmap for forming and sustaining relationships with media partners. It focuses on real-world approaches that build confidence, reduce uncertainty, and help you clearly communicate the relevance of IVP work to journalists and broader audiences.
More information and registration here.
Webinar: SAVIR's Winter Methods Session
Date: January 29 2026, 12:00 PM ET
Firearm injury disproportionately impacts racial and ethnic minority adults and youth in the US. In other countries genocide has systematically destroyed communities and cultures. While the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda occurred over 30 years ago, the country has found a way to collectively move towards healing, and their Peace and Values Education has had significant impact in these efforts. The lessons of forgiveness and reconciliation were shared with a US based violence intervention team and together we are working with our Rwanda partners to revise the Peace and Values Curriculum to be specific to US based violence. This methods session will describe the process of how this collaboration was created, the unique way lessons of the Genocide against the Tutsi impacted the US team, and how this has led to a new violence prevention curriculum.
Register here.
Webinar: Frontiers of Technology: Attention Please!
Date: February 3, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
Join Road to Zero for a conversation with Dr. Bryan Reimer, Research Scientist in the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and author of the new book, "How to Make AI Useful: Moving beyond the hype to real progress in business, society and life." Dr. Reimer will join Road to Zero's Julia Kite-Laidlaw for a virtual fireside chat on his work with the AHEAD Consortium, developing the next generation of driver attention measurement tools. Learn about why distracted driving is not simply a matter of cognitive overload, and what the move toward greater automation in driving means for human driver performance.
Register here.