Public Policy
Improving Road Safety in India
March 6, 2017
Learn about a new Penn Nursing/CIRP@CHOP study that surveyed employees in India to develop strategies for improving traffic safety in this guest blog post from Sara Jacoby, PhD, MPH, RN.
Alcohol Policy Scale: A Novel Tool for Studying Alcohol Effect on Youth Crash Fatalities
February 27, 2017
A recent study taps useful research tools and data sources to shed light on the importance of strong state alcohol policies in preventing young people from dying in alcohol-related crashes.
Are GDL Advocates Ready For Action?
December 12, 2016
Is 2017 a good year to build coalition around legislating evidence-based improvements to Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)? A new report on priorities for GDL advocacy efforts can help guide teen driver safety advocates.
Rear-facing to Age 2: Questions from Local Car Seat Checks
June 28, 2016
This August, Pennsylvania becomes the 4th state to require children remain in a rear-facing child restraints to age 2. Here are common questions from parents.
Sharing the Science Behind GDL Decals
March 7, 2016
In this informative post, Allison E. Curry, PhD,MPH shares her research that supports state efforts to consider a GDL decal provision to enhance teen driver safety.
Help Teens Avoid the Regret, Avoid Impaired Driving
October 14, 2015
Keeping the lines of communication open is important in helping to promote safe teen behaviors, as both a passenger and a driver. Here are some tips for families to follow during National Teen Driver Safety Week and throughout the year.
You Can Counsel Families About Gun Safety in the Home
October 9, 2015
Recently, a question was forwarded to me from a primary care practice in Pennsylvania: “Can the physician ask about guns in the household and document this in the medical record? Or can they only discuss gun safety?” This blog dispels confusion for clinicians caused by media attention about proposed legislation that has not been implemented.
Call to Action: National Teen Driver Safety Week 2015
September 28, 2015
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) Research Team at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) shares this year's theme for National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 18-24, 2015) in this blog post and offers messaging and activities teens and families can use to spread the word.
NJ's New Child Passenger Safety Law Goes Into Effect Today
September 1, 2015
As of today, a new (and stricter) child passenger safety law is in effect. Read on for what parents in New Jersey need to know.
Evaluating the Effect of GDL Decals on Drivers with Learner Permits
June 30, 2015
CHOP Researcher Dr. Allison E. Curry shares why she believes NJ's GDL decal was not associated with a change in citation or crash rates among NJ drivers with learner's permits in this informative post.