The State Of Connecticut Department Of Public Health The Injury prevention Program, following National recommendations for Motor Vehicle Related Injury prevention. National Highway Traffic safety http://www.dph.state.ct.us/BCH/Family Health/injury_prevention.htm
Extractions: Program Description The State of Connecticut Department of Public Healths Injury Prevention Program focuses on the Departmental Health Status Priority addressing the reduction of the factors associated with intentional, unintentional and occupational injury. The Injury Prevention Program, following National recommendations for intentional and unintentional injury prevention, conducts community-based programs with contractors to address risk and resiliency factors associated with and implement strategies to decrease injury. The Injury Prevention Program promotes, through collaborative relationships, environmental and policy change initiatives to prevent injury morbidity and mortality. Most Injury Prevention Programs, while population-based, are focused on defined geographical areas or populations served by community-based agencies and local health departments. The Injury Prevention Program, in keeping with the national trend toward integrating the public health approach into prevention strategies, promoting interagency collaboration and utilizing successful model programs, will continue to work with interagency and interdisciplinary partners toward a broader population-based, wraparound approach for improving health and reducing death and disabilities due to injury.
NCPC Homepage The 7th National Conference on Preventing Crime Power of prevention This colorful comicactivity book helps kids understand why they should avoid http://www.ncpc.org/
Extractions: select link Conferences Coalition Membership Licensed Products Embed Prevention Strategies Center ONA (New Americans) Safety/Sec. Career TCC CPTED Meth Clearinghouse Nat'l Service Program Crack Down on Meth Press The McGruff store is open! Choose a gift for a friend or member of your family. You'll find lots of gift ideas, from i.d. dog tags to thermal steins and retro tee-shirts. McGruff's likeness on these gifts will remind the receiver to "Take A Bite Out Of Crime" all year long. Show me more gift ideas!
Unintentional Injury The highway safety program at the ChattanoogaHamilton County Health Department National SAFE kids Campaign Promoting child safety to prevent http://health.hamiltontn.org/CHS/UnintentionalInjury.htm
Extractions: Harriet Tubman Program Public Information Regional Health Council ... Regional Prevention Program Unintentional Injury Seat Belt Program Seat belts have been proven to save lives. Its the best defense you can have on the road. Recent surveys indicate that 65% of county residents wear their seat belts According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: 59% of passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2001 and 2002 were unrestrained. 89% of children involved in crashes were unrestrained. buckling a seat belt can improve the chance of surviving a potentially fatal crash by from 45% to 73% depending on the type of vehicle and seating position. Crashes are not accidents. Accidents cannot be prevented. The highway safety program at the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department participates in Click It or Ticket, Buckle Up, America, and "Saved by the Belt" and other programs that help to save lives and reduce injuries. The health educator speaks to various business, school and community groups on seat belt usage.
Risk Watch: Make Time For Safety Helps prevent injuries that can result from disasters and to initiate a level of comfort for children in any disaster. Be prepared for Hurricane Season http://www.riskwatch.org/
Backpack Safety America-School Backpacks Backpack safety is a critical issue for the longterm health of our children in school A ready-to-use program ideal for parents, students and teachers http://www.backpacksafe.com/
Extractions: Your Internet Resource for Backpack Safety What is Backpack Safety America/International? 1. The worlds first comprehensive response to the need for backpack safety Parents, teachers, school administrators and health care specialists are increasingly concerned about the issue of childrens health and safety with their backpacks. Widespread media attention is evidence of this growing problem. Backpack Safety America/International was created in response to this awareness and concern. A ready-to-use program ideal for parents, students and teachers An award-winning, entertaining and informative video, colorful brochures and large, full-color posters equip you with the tools for quick and easy presentation. Parent-teacher meetings, school assemblies and faculty gatherings provide ideal settings to share the key concepts of the program. 3. One of many innovative solutions from Body Mechanics, Inc.
Automotive Safety Program Indiana hospital provides general and special needs CPS information, education and research. http://www.preventinjury.org/
KidsWalk-to-School: Introduction | DNPA | CDC CDC Centers for Disease Control and prevention Home Page Anticipated benefits of the KidsWalkto-School program include http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec80006a5f
Extractions: Home About CDC Press Room Funding ... Contact Us Search: KidsWalk-to-School: Home To support the national goal of better health through physical activity, CDC's Nutrition and Physical Activity Program has developed KidsWalk-to-School. This is a community-based program that aims to increase opportunities for daily physical activity by encouraging children to walk to and from school in groups accompanied by adults. At the same time, the program advocates for communities to build partnerships with the school, PTA, local police department, department of public works, civic associations, local politicians, and businesses to create an environment that is supportive of walking and bicycling to school safely. By creating active and safe routes to school, walking to school can once again be a safe, fun, and pleasant part of children's daily routine. The goals of KidsWalk-to-School are to Encourage children to walk and bicycle to and from school. Increase awareness of the importance of regular physical activity for children
NRA Headquarters Safety, Education Public Service Site section for educating the young about guns not being toys. The purpose of the Eddie Eagle Program promotes the protection and safety of children. http://www.nrahq.org/safety/eddie/
Extractions: What is The Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program? The Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program teaches children in pre-K through third grade four important steps to take if they find a gun. These steps are presented by the program's mascot, Eddie Eagle , in an easy-to-remember format consisting of the following simple rules: Tell an Adult. Begun in 1988, The Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program has reached more than 17 million total today in all 50 states. This program was developed through the combined efforts of such qualified professionals as clinical psychologists, reading specialists, teachers, curriculum specialists, urban housing safety officials, and law enforcement personnel. Anyone may teach The Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program, and NRA membership is not required. The program may be readily incorporated into existing school curriculum, taught in a one- to five-day format, and used to reach both levels or simply one or two grades. Materials available through this program are: student workbooks, 7-minute animated video, instructor guides, brochures, and student reward stickers. Program materials are also available in Spanish. The NRA is committed to helping keep America's young children safe. In efforts to do so, we offer our program at a nominal fee. Schools, law enforcement agencies, hospitals, daycare centers, and libraries may be eligible to receive
