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Below you will find links to the latest child safety research news and articles featuring the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, along with an archive of prominent news stories and press releases.

Press Releases

FEATURED RELEASE A teenager lays down and reaches for an alarm clock after having trouble sleeping.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Sleep Disturbances Among Strongest Predictors of Longer Recovery Times for Concussion

Published on March 21, 2025 — CHOP News Room

Minds Matter research found sleep disturbances to be among strongest predictors of prolonged recovery from a concussion.

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Nemours Children’s Health Researcher Shapes National Recommendations on Screening for Trauma in Children with Injuries

May 7, 2025

CHOP Researchers Identify Disparities in Healthcare System Point of Entry for Pediatric Concussion Care

October 30, 2024

Researchers Find Facemask Impacts Are Leading Source of Higher Severity Impacts in Professional American Football

September 11, 2024

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In The News

Featured Story Dr. Rachel Myers giving keynote speech

Outstanding Clinical Research Staff Honored With 2025 REACH Award

Published on May 28, 2025 — CHOP Cornerstone Blog

Dr. Rachel Myers was this year's keynote speaker and CIRP's Jamillah Millner, MPH was a recipient of an award.

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Minds Matter Shares Research, Expertise at Milwaukee Concussion Meetings

May 19, 2025

Teens Likelier to Drive Older Cars That Raise Fatal Crash Risk: Study

May 8, 2025 — Axios

CIRP Research Scientist Honored by Perelman School of Medicine

May 7, 2025 — University of Pennsylvania Almanac

Research In Action Blog

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Changing The Landscape Where We Practice: The Role of Pediatric Health Providers in Reducing Firearm Fatalities

Published on June 5, 2025 — Research In Action Blog

This Friday, June 6th marks National Gun Violence Awareness Day, a time of national reflection, awareness, and action about the public health crisis of gun violence. Drs. Ruth Abaya and Dorothy Novick explore the critical role of pediatric health systems and providers in curbing child injury and death due to gun violence.

Meet the Injury Science REU Class of 2025

Published On June 4, 2025

New Resource Alert: Get Road Ready Guide for Teen Drivers

Published On May 27, 2025

Virtual Reality Intervention Aims to Improve Social Relationships, Reduce Bullying

Published On May 21, 2025

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