Violence Prevention
Can Pre-Schoolers Show Aggression? Opportunities to Address High Expulsion Rates of Youngest Children
September 19, 2017
We are proud to share a blog authored by CHOP PolicyLab's Dr. Marsha Gerdes on the alarmingly high expulsion rates of preschoolers, and the short and potentially long-term consequences of expulsion.
ADHD and Adverse Childhood Experiences
September 12, 2017
Read more to learn about a recently published study on the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences and childhood ADHD.
ICYMI August: Hot Car Legislation, Football & Concussion, and Preventing Teen Suicide
August 31, 2017
Here is our ICYMI news roundup for August 2017.
Back-to-School Concerns: Don’t Forget About Guns in the Home
August 29, 2017
As back-to-school time approaches, it’s a good time to remind parents and caregivers to ask about the presence of a gun in a home before they allow their children to visit.
New Resource Alert: Human Trafficking in Adolescence Webinar Recording
August 21, 2017
Watch a recorded webinar presented by CHOP's Violence Prevention Initiative which defines human trafficking in adolescence and discusses strategies for addressing it in the pediatric healthcare setting.
Last Chance to Register for Webinar on Preventing Child Trafficking
August 10, 2017
Last chance to register for a webinar entitled "Human Trafficking In Adolescents: Understanding the Issues as a Service Provider." The free webinar is intended for social workers and other healthcare professionals and provides free continuing education credits.
The Ethical Case for Trauma Informed Pediatric Care
August 7, 2017
In a new article VIP@CIRP researchers explore how the principles of trauma informed care embody core principles of medical ethics.
ICYMI: Blue Whale Challenge, Portable Driving Simulator, Suicide-Related Admissions, Concussion and CTE, Sports-related Overuse Injuries and Heatstroke, Human Trafficking, Great Outdoors
July 31, 2017
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) provide round-up of newsworthy items related to child injury prevention at the end of each month.
Registration Open for Webinar on "Human Trafficking In Adolescents: Understanding the Issues as a Service Provider"
July 17, 2017
Registration is open for a webinar entitled "Human Trafficking In Adolescents: Understanding the Issues as a Service Provider." The free webinar is intended for social workers and other healthcare professionals and provides free continuing education credits.
ASK Day: A question that can’t wait
June 21, 2017
Today is ASK Day, when parents, caregivers and pediatricians alike are called upon to remember that, when it comes to guns in the home, Asking Saves Kids. Asking is framed around a simple question: “Is there an unlocked gun where your kids play?”