Violence Prevention Initiative

Educating on Firearm Safety in the Emergency Department

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.

Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues

Violence Prevention

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Gun violence, patient education, Violence Prevention Initiative

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Registration Now Open for Crossroads of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Developmental Disabilities Webinar

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.

Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues

News of the Field

Public Policy

Violence Prevention

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Violence Prevention Initiative, webinars, Adverse Childhood Experiences

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After Violent Injury, Recovery Goes Beyond Avoiding Future Violence

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.

Injury Recovery

Violence Prevention

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Violence Intervention Program, Violence Prevention Initiative

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Could Depression in Teens Drive Intentional Injury?

Since depression affects interpersonal relationships with family members, friends, and significant others, it should be seen as a risk factor for self-injury and injury to others. Prevention is key.

Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues

Violence Prevention

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suicide prevention, Violence Prevention Initiative, interpersonal violence

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Why Screen for Intimate Partner Violence? Because Families Need Us To

Read an abbreviated version of a blog from Ashlee Murray, MD, MPH on screening for intimate partner violence in the healthcare setting.

Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues

Violence Prevention

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intimate partner violence, Violence Prevention Initiative

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Five Years After Sandy Hook: Why Reframing Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue is Essential

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy, when 20 children and six educators were shot and killed. Read on for perspective on how a public health approach can transform efforts to reduce gun violence involving youth.

Violence Prevention

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Gun violence, school shootings, Violence Prevention Initiative

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Navigating a Tricky Balance to Address Intimate Partner Violence

This guest post from Jessica DuBois Palardy, LSW describes CHOP's comprehensive approach to addressing intimate partner violence, as well as her experience presenting at the recent National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence.

Violence Prevention

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intimate partner violence, Violence Prevention Initiative, Conferences

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ICYMI October: Blog Survey, Dr. Winston, Concussion and Multiple Sclerosis, ACEs and Sesame Street, and more!

Read more for a summary of newsworthy articles about child injury prevention from the past month.

Child Traumatic Stress

Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues

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Adverse Childhood Experiences, concussion diagnosis and management, teen driving, History of CIRP, GDL, National Teen Driver Safety Week, Violence Prevention Initiative, Youth concussion, eHealth/mHealth

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New Resource Alert: Human Trafficking in Adolescence Webinar Recording

Watch a recorded webinar presented by CHOP's Violence Prevention Initiative which defines human trafficking in adolescence and discusses strategies for addressing it in the pediatric healthcare setting.

Violence Prevention

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Violence Prevention Initiative, Child Trafficking

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Last Chance to Register for Webinar on Preventing Child Trafficking

Last chance to register for a webinar entitled "Human Trafficking In Adolescents: Understanding the Issues as a Service Provider." The free webinar is intended for social workers and other healthcare professionals and provides free continuing education credits.

Violence Prevention

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Child Trafficking, webinars, trauma-informed care, Violence Prevention Initiative

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Violence Prevention Initiative

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