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Below you will find links to the latest child safety research news and articles featuring the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, along with an archive of prominent news stories and press releases.

Press Releases

FEATURED RELEASE cell phones and driving
Cell Phone Use While Driving May Be Tied to Other Risky Road Behaviors in Young Adults
Published on June 10, 2021
New research shows a pattern of risky driving practices associated with impulsivity, including cell phone use, speeding, and running red lights.

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Launches Innovative Virtual Teen Driving Assessment Program with $4 Million Grant from NJM Insurance Group
June 8, 2021
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Individualized Training Is Key for Autistic Adolescents Learning to Drive
April 20, 2021
Visio-Vestibular Examination is a Critical Component of Diagnosing Concussion in Young Athletes, Feasible Across Multiple Care Settings
April 14, 2021
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In The News

Featured Story cell phone use while driving
Cell Phone Use While Driving Linked to Other Risky Driving Behaviors
Published on June 11, 2021 — Cornerstone Blog, CHOP Research Institute
Study finds young adults on their phones while driving also engage in other risky driving behaviors, such as speeding. 

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CHOP's New Virtual Driving Assessment Program Aims to Prepare Teens for the Road
June 8, 2021 — Philly Voice
Have a Teen Driver? Follow These 7 Guidelines to Help Keep Everyone Safe
June 1, 2021 — rate.com
Minds Matter Teams Up to Develop Concussion Wearable
May 28, 2021 — Cornerstone Blog, CHOP Research Institute
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Research In Action Blog

FEATURED POST prevent cell phone use while driving
Rethinking Cell Phone Use While Driving Prevention
Published on June 10, 2021 — Research In Action Blog
New research reveals young adults who use cell phones while driving also engage in other risky driving behaviors, such as speeding and running red lights.

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