Violence Prevention
Educating on Firearm Safety in the Emergency Department
February 19, 2019
Read an abbreviated version of a blog on the development of a program to provide consultation, education, and materials on firearm safety to patient families seen in CHOP's Emergency Department.
Registration Now Open for Crossroads of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Developmental Disabilities Webinar
February 14, 2019
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia’s Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) is hosting a free webinar for clinical providers called "Crossroads of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Developmental Disabilities Webinar" on March 5, 2019, at 12:00-1:30 PM EST.
Sexual Misconduct and Sports: Tips for a Safe Environment
February 7, 2019
With the recent stories of child abuse within sports (including recent suicide of a champion figure skater following allegations of sexual misconduct toward minors), here are some tips on how clinicians can guide families on how to keep their children safe while enjoying sports.
ICYMI January 2019: Movie Violence, Drowsy Driving, Teen Suicide, Gun Injury Prevention and More
February 4, 2019
Read more for our monthly roundup of interesting articles in the world of child injury prevention.
Flashback Friday- Human Trafficking
January 25, 2019
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and today's Flashback Friday post is dedicated to resources on recognizing and preventing human trafficking.
ICYMI December 2018: Report Cards and Child Abuse, Climbing Gun-Related Deaths, Suicide and CTE, and More
January 2, 2019
Read more for our monthly roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention.
Our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2018
December 27, 2018
With a new year almost upon us, here is a look-back on Research in Action's most popular 2018 blog posts.
After Violent Injury, Recovery Goes Beyond Avoiding Future Violence
December 11, 2018
Hospital-based violence prevention programs provide support to violently injured individuals following discharge from the hospital. New research identifies and prioritizes outcomes for these individuals, revealing a focus on positive outcomes related to psychosocial health.
Recent CIRP Publications-- December 2018
December 4, 2018
In today's post, we highlight recent CIRP publications since August 2018.
ICYMI November 2018: How Gun Laws Save Children's Lives, Femicide, College Professors and Suicide Prevention, and More
November 30, 2018
Read more for a roundup of newsworthy articles in the area of child injury prevention from November 2018.