Research In Action
Research In Action
Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from June 2026.
A new perspective piece in Pediatrics shares insights from more than 3,000 children who experienced abuse, highlighting that healing is rooted in being heard, feeling safe, supportive relationships, and individualized sources of comfort—lessons that can strengthen trauma-informed pediatric care
Children, Trauma, and Community Healing
A new report highlights how children affected by the recent shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego may experience significant psychological trauma, while emphasizing that supportive adults, stable routines, open conversations, and strong community connections can help buffer the long-term effects of violence and promote recovery.
Immigration Enforcement and Children’s Mental Health
This NPR article examines how increased immigration enforcement and fears of detention, deportation, and family separation are affecting children’s mental health, highlighting rising anxiety, stress, and disruptions to health care access while emphasizing the importance of stable caregivers, supportive communities, and trauma-informed care.
Concussion Laws and Youth Athletes
A new study in Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics found that while all U.S. states require removal from play and medical clearance after a suspected concussion, wide variation remains in return-to-play protocols, provider qualifications, coach training, and cognitive testing requirements, highlighting gaps between state laws and current evidence-based concussion guidelines.
A new systematic review found that severe and fatal fall injuries in children are most strongly associated with greater fall height, younger age, head injuries, elevated structures such as windows and balconies, and hazardous environments, highlighting key targets for injury prevention
