Public Policy
ICYMI March 2018: Vacant Lots and Crime Rates, Gender Bias in Academic Publishing, Young Children and Political Protests, Digital Sexual Activity and Teens, and more
March 29, 2018
Read more for a roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention from March 2018.
ICYMI February 2018: A Call to Action for Gun Safety, Recognizing Warning Signs of Violence and Abuse, Head Injuries in Children, Adverse Childhood Experiences and More
February 28, 2018
Read more for a roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention from February 2018.
Measuring the Effect of the NJ Decal Provision on GDL Compliance
February 13, 2018
Read about new CIRP@CHOP research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health that examined the impact of New Jersey's Graduated Driver Licensing requirement on young driver behaviors.
It’s About Exposure: High U.S. Childhood Mortality Rates Due to Car Crashes and Firearm Assaults
January 10, 2018
New study tells us that teen driver car crashes and gun assaults cause US to lag behind other wealthy nations in reducing childhood mortality rates. How can we reduce exposure to these risks for our youth?
National Teen Driver Safety Week - Flashback Friday
October 20, 2017
In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW), today’s Flashback Friday post is dedicated to some of our most popular NTDSW-focused blogs.
Is Graduated Driver Licensing Appropriate for Older Novice Drivers?
September 6, 2017
As states consider whether to improve existing Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) provisions or to extend current requirements to include older novice driver populations, it is critical for the research community to provide rigorous scientific evidence. Read about new CIRP@CHOP research that is contributing to the debate.
ICYMI August: Hot Car Legislation, Football & Concussion, and Preventing Teen Suicide
August 31, 2017
Here is our ICYMI news roundup for August 2017.
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.