Research in Action Blog
The world of child injury prevention advances quickly in big and small steps each day. The Research in Action blog shares credible and timely commentary on the latest news, research, events, and more as we work together to keep children safe. We invite thought-provoking comments to spur friendly conversation among our readers. We feel that the regular posting of well-informed commentary by our readers will only enhance the quality of our blog. Comments are moderated by the Research in Action blog staff. The comments section is not intended to be a forum for specific parenting advice or to promote a product. Please use the "Contact Us" form for any information requests. Read more about our Commenting Guidelines.
How to Help Teens Drive Safely in Winter
January 15, 2019
Read more for tips on helping teens to drive safely in the winter.
Autism and Police: Using Virtual Reality to Train for Safe Interactions
January 10, 2019
For individuals with autism spectrum disorders, differences in communication may make interacting with strangers a challenging experience. When the stranger is a police officer, the encounter can quickly become dangerous for everyone involved. Read more to learn about a CHOP study testing the effectiveness of a virtual reality tool to improve the safety of interactions between police and adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders.
#BirdBoxChallenge- The Latest Dangerous Fad
January 7, 2019
The Bird Box challenge is the latest dangerous social media trend. Read more to learn about it.
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.