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Registration Now Open for Crossroads of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Developmental Disabilities Webinar
February 14, 2019
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia’s Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) is hosting a free webinar for clinical providers called "Crossroads of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Developmental Disabilities Webinar" on March 5, 2019, at 12:00-1:30 PM EST.
Sexual Misconduct and Sports: Tips for a Safe Environment
February 7, 2019
With the recent stories of child abuse within sports (including recent suicide of a champion figure skater following allegations of sexual misconduct toward minors), here are some tips on how clinicians can guide families on how to keep their children safe while enjoying sports.
ICYMI January 2019: Movie Violence, Drowsy Driving, Teen Suicide, Gun Injury Prevention and More
February 4, 2019
Read more for our monthly roundup of interesting articles in the world of child injury prevention.
Make the Most of Scientific Conferences: Top 5 Tips
January 31, 2019
In this guest post, Divya Jain, one of CIRP’s Bioengineering PhD students, shares her top 5 tips for making the most of scientific conferences.
New Research on Teens with Autism and Driving
January 29, 2019
Learn about a new five-year study, conducted by CHOP researchers and funded by The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, to gain a more comprehensive understanding of mobility issues for adolescents on the autism spectrum.