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
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.