Research In Action
Research In Action
Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from June 2024.
Gun Violence is a Public Health Crisis
Last month, the Surgeon General issued an advisory declaring gun violence as a public health crisis, a move strongly supported by community leaders, law enforcement, and healthcare workers. Raquel Richardson, MSW shares how this advisory may impact families in Philadelphia.
Young Driver Training Requirements Vary Greatly
New research from CIRP and the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania find that states vary greatly when it comes to training requirements for young drivers.
The online availability of nicotine super pouches, with higher doses of nicotine that can be delivered in much shorter amounts of time, pose a risk to youth.
Normalizing Conversations About Safe Gun Storage
Learn how doctors from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and others from around the country are transforming the dialogue around gun storage safety in this CBS News "Eye on America" story.
The Impact of Cell Phone Bans on Driving Safety
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed a bill that bans handheld devices while driving. In this WHYY "Studio 2" segment, CIRP's Dr. Elizabeth Walshe discusses the science behind distracted driving prevention and the impact of distracted driving laws on curbing this dangerous behavior.
Podcast About Violence Prevention
In a recent episode of the "Your Radio Doctor" podcast, Dr. Stephen Leff talks about the Center for Violence Prevention's mission to reduce the exposure to and impact of violence among children, teens, and families.
Sounding the Alarm on Noise Pollution
Noise pollution causes injury to adults and children but gaps in research and policy remain.
