Gun violence

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webinar, Gun violence, teen driving, advocacy

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Flashback Friday- National Gun Violence Awareness Day June 2nd

June 2nd is National Gun Violence Awareness day. To honor this weekend, this flashback Friday features our recent blog posts on preventing gun violence.

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Gun violence

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ICYMI May 2018: Hot Car Deaths, Screen Time and Teen Brains, Party Favor Bags, and More

Read more for our monthly roundup of noteworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention.

Child Passenger Safety

Digital Health

bullying prevention, Gun violence, Child Trafficking, pediatric heatstroke

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Register Today for Webinar: "Playing Catch-up -- How to Address US’ Lag in Reducing Child Mortality Rates"

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.

Child Traumatic Stress

News of the Field

Training Opportunities

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Gun violence, GDL, advocacy

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Activism Can Be Good for Teens—If They Receive Support and Guidance

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.

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Gun violence

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ICYMI April 2018: Wearable Technology and Driving, Marijuana and Teenage Brain, Concussion and Dementia Risk, and More

Read more for our monthly roundup of interesting and important news in the world of child injury prevention.

Child Passenger Safety

Injury Recovery

Pediatric Biomechanics

concussion diagnosis and management, bullying prevention, suicide prevention, impaired driving, Gun violence, ADHD, child occupant protection, car seat installation, car seat misuse, distracted driving

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ICYMI March 2018: Vacant Lots and Crime Rates, Gender Bias in Academic Publishing, Young Children and Political Protests, Digital Sexual Activity and Teens, and more

Read more for a roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention from March 2018.

CChIPS

Digital Health

Injury Recovery

News of the Field

Pediatric Biomechanics

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teen crashes, Gun violence, sports injury, school bullying, ADHD, pediatric trauma care

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Practical Solutions for Preventing Youth Gun Violence

Today we feature Dr. Ruth Abaya's blog post that focuses on practical and evidence-based solutions to help curb this violence, including safe gun storage, policy solutions, and supporting gun violence research. This blog post originally appeared in CHOP PolicyLab's website.