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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 Teen boy driving smiling looking at the road while dad smiles in the passenger seat
Most Teens Want to Drive But Opportunity Determines Who Actually Gets a License, New Study Finds
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Uncover “Leaky Pipeline” of Escalating Disparities Across the Care Pathway for Pediatric Head Injury Patients
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Autistic Adolescents Are Motivated by Caregiver Support, Specialized Instruction to Pursue Driver’s License
Minds Matter Co-Director Elected to American Pediatric Society
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In The News

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Nearly All Teens Want to Learn How to Drive. But Barriers Prevent Many From Doing So, CHOP Study Finds
Published on — PhillyVoice
Many teens lack easy access to vehicles to practice driving or adults to supervise their time behind the wheel, researchers say.

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NIH Early Stage Investigator Awardee Aims to Uplift Children in Concussion Recovery
— CHOP Research Institute
Repetitive Head Impacts & Managing Distractions for Teen Drivers
— Children's Safety Network
Uncovering a "Leaky Pipeline" of Injury
— Society for Pediatric Research

Research In Action Blog

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Microwaved Squishy Toys and Burn Risk: A Safety Alert for Families and Clinicians
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Learn why gel-filled squishy toys can pose a serious burn risk when heated, including through microwaving or being left in a hot car.

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Are Teens Delaying Their Licenses by Choice? The Role of Neighborhood Opportunity in Driving Intentions
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ICYMI July 2026
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Meet Xiaoxia Dong, PhD, City Planning Expert and CIRP’s Newest Affiliate Research Scientist
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Newsletters

Featured Newsletter
Minds Matter Research in Action - July 2026
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The latest Minds Matter Concussion Program newsletter includes a study of concussion knowledge among school nurses and leaders of athletic programs. 

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Research In Action Blog Newsletter - June 2026
Center for Violence Prevention External Newsletter - June 2026
Research In Action Blog Newsletter - May 2026
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