Violence Prevention
Why Screen for Intimate Partner Violence? Because Families Need Us To
July 18, 2018
Read an abbreviated version of a blog from Ashlee Murray, MD, MPH on screening for intimate partner violence in the healthcare setting.
Communication and Education are Keys to Protecting Children with Intellectual Disabilities from Sexual Predators
July 2, 2018
Young people with developmental disabilities seek physical and emotional connections with others just like anyone else, but they are at higher risk of being sexually abused or assaulted by someone they know. I spoke with Dr. Laura Graham Holmes, a Postdoctoral Fellow at CHOP's Center for Autism Research, about how to help individuals with developmental disabilities advocate for themselves.
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.
Flashback Friday- National Gun Violence Awareness Day June 2nd
June 1, 2018
June 2nd is National Gun Violence Awareness day. To honor this weekend, this flashback Friday features our recent blog posts on preventing gun violence.
ICYMI May 2018: Hot Car Deaths, Screen Time and Teen Brains, Party Favor Bags, and More
May 31, 2018
Read more for our monthly roundup of noteworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention.
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.
Bad Romance: How Acting on Warning Signs Can Help Stop Adolescent Dating Abuse
May 10, 2018
For teens and pre-teens, romance can be exciting and confusing; for the adults in their lives, including parents, teachers and healthcare providers, it may be difficult to discern the fine line between infatuation and abuse. Read more for tips to increase awareness of potential warning signs among parents and teens.
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.
ICYMI April 2018: Wearable Technology and Driving, Marijuana and Teenage Brain, Concussion and Dementia Risk, and More
April 30, 2018
Read more for our monthly roundup of interesting and important news in the world of child injury prevention.