Public Policy
ICYMI October 2018: Marijuana's Long-Term Effects in Children, Football Rule Changes and Concussions, Suicide Risk and Sexual Orientation, and More
October 31, 2018
Read more for October's roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention.
Taking Action for Child Safety in Autonomous Vehicles
October 17, 2018
Learn about new recommendations to keep kids safe in autonomous vehicles from one of the authors of a Blue Ribbon Panel report released today by SafeKids Worldwide.
ICYMI August 2018: Impaired Pedestrians, Farm Injuries, Family Separations, and More
August 29, 2018
Here's our monthly roundup of newsworthy articles in the arena of child injury prevention for August 2018.
Recent CIRP Publications- August 2018
August 14, 2018
This post highlights recent CIRP publications, since April 24, 2018.
ICYMI July 2018--Soccer's Rise & Overuse Injuries, Smartphones & Teens, Emotional Trauma of Border Separations...and More!
July 31, 2018
Read more for a round-up of newsworthy articles about child injury prevention from the past month.
Beyond Legislation to Curb Texting While Driving
July 10, 2018
It remains unclear if distracted driving legislation has had much success in reducing the problem. New research indicates that teens who report texting and taking calls while driving also engage in other intentionally risky driving behaviors, such as ignoring speed limits.
ICYMI June 2018- Rising Rates of Suicide, Preventing Gun Violence, Driver Ed Tuneup, and more...
June 29, 2018
Read more for a round up of newsworthy articles about child injury prevention from the past month.
Child Mortality Webinar Recording
June 19, 2018
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention hosted a webinar which provided actionable information for health policy stakeholders, government agency staff, child health policy advocates, elected officials, and healthcare providers to implement policy changes to adress the three identified causes driving up the child mortality rates.
Register Today for Webinar: "Playing Catch-up -- How to Address US’ Lag in Reducing Child Mortality Rates"
May 17, 2018
On Tuesday June 5th, CIRP will host a webinar bringing together experts across CHOP to identify the underlying causes of mortality in children under age 1 and adolescents 15-19 years, discuss the three major contributing factors driving the lag in US child mortality rates, and discuss the evidence-based policies which should be implemented to address these issues.
Activism Can Be Good for Teens—If They Receive Support and Guidance
May 3, 2018
Teenagers helping to make a difference in their communities is nothing new. But when teens take on hot-button issues, the backlash can be overwhelming and even alarming at times. The intense online criticism of students calling for gun control following the deaths of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., in February may make parents and educators think twice about encouraging teens to speak out. Yet speaking their minds can contribute to teens’ mental wellbeing and even lay the groundwork for success as an adult.