Publications & Resources

CSN Newsletter Jul. 27, 2010   

CSN Newsletter consists of updates on resources and research related to child and adolescent injury prevention.

Injury Causes

Home Safety

• Hazardous use of car seats outside the car in the United States, 2003–2007

Poison Prevention

• Tween brands recalls children's metal jewelry due to high levels of cadmium: A CPSC press release

Teen Driving Safety

• Shedding light on the nighttime driving risk: An analysis of fatal crashes under dark conditions in the U.S., 1999-2008. – A TTI report

Traffic Injuries

• More states pass laws banning texting while driving

Youth Violence Prevention

• Understanding Youth Violence: A CDC Fact Sheet

Capacity Building

Funding

• Mentoring children of prisoners: An HHS funding opportunity

• Safe and Supportive Schools 2010: A funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education

Integration

• Where injury prevention topics can be addressed in MCH settings: A new CSN publication

Policy, Regulation & Legislation

• Implementing health reform: Key provisions and opportunities for Title V MCH programs – Materials from an AMCHP Board of Directors meeting. An AMCHP publication

• The case for home visiting: Strong families start with a solid foundation. – A Pew Center report

Program Planning & Implementation

• Guidance for states for 2010 Home Visiting Program Applications: A new CSN fact sheet

• Pew Home Visiting Campaign: An updated PCS website

• The Baby Monitor: A special edition on home visiting

• The role of preschool home-visiting programs in improving children's developmental and health outcomes. – An AAP policy statement

The findings and conclusions in these newsletter materials are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the position of the Children's Safety Network.