CSN Fact Sheets, Reports and Issue Briefs

In 2020, unintentional poisoning was the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for children and adolescents ages 1-19. Drug poisoning was related to 73% of the unintentional poisoning deaths in children ages 0-9, and 96% of the unintentional poisoning deaths in adolescents ages 10-19…

From 2017 to 2021, there was a 1,375% increase in accidental cannabis edible ingestions in children younger than six years old (Pediatrics 2023). In an interview with Education Development Center (EDC), hear Children’s Safety Network (CSN)’s Director, Jennifer Leonardo, discuss possible causes of…

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be mild, moderate or severe. It is defined as a disruption in the normal functioning of the brain due to a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury.1 It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. that can have life-long financial,…

Adolescence is a time when many young people start their first romantic relationships. Dating can be a new and exciting phase in teens’ lives that helps them learn more about themselves and sets the stage for future relationships. But for many teens, the dating experience can also include different…

Injuries and violence are among the most serious social, economic, medical, and public health issues. Injuries and violence are a leading killer among all ages, and the number one killer among kids, teens, and adults ages 1-44.1 Injuries and violence affect all of us including the families left…

When a disaster, disease outbreak, or other crisis occurs, overwhelming a community’s capacity to respond, child safety efforts often need to adapt in order to be sustained. These disruptions can increase the risk for child injury and illness, while also creating serious challenges for…

Injury Prevention published our peer-reviewed manuscript that captures learning and progress from cohort 1 of the CSLC. "Achieving gains in state and local child safety systems and workforce development: Application of the framework for quality improvement and innovation in child safety" can be…

The Child Safety Learning Collaborative addresses the leading causes of child and adolescent injuries, fatalities and hospitalizations for youth ages 0-19. This data map provides statistical comparisons of national and state rates for Bullying Victimization.

The Child Safety Learning Collaborative addresses the leading causes of child and adolescent injuries, fatalities and hospitalizations for youth ages 0-19. This data map provides statistical comparisons of national and state rates for Unintentional Poisoning Fatalities.

The Child Safety Learning Collaborative addresses the leading causes of child and adolescent injuries, fatalities and hospitalizations for youth ages 0-19. This data map provides statistical comparisons of national and state rates for Adolescent Suicide Deaths.

The Child Safety Learning Collaborative addresses the leading causes of child and adolescent injuries, fatalities and hospitalizations for youth ages 0-19. This data map provides statistical comparisons of national and state rates for Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths.

The Child Safety Learning Collaborative addresses the leading causes of child and adolescent injuries, fatalities and hospitalizations for youth ages 0-19. This data map provides statistical comparisons of national and state rates for Unintentional Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities.

The Child Safety Learning Collaborative addresses the leading causes of child and adolescent injuries, fatalities and hospitalizations for youth ages 0-19. This data map provides statistical comparisons of national and state rates for  Bullying Victimization, Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths,…

The Health Equity Planner is for use at the departmental and/or programmatic/work unit level to assess integration of health equity approaches in child safety initiatives. The Health Equity Planner may be used as a stand-alone tool or with the CSN Framework for Quality Improvement and Innovation in…

The Change Packages list the evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies that will lead to breakthrough improvement in teen driver safety for youth ages 15-19. The Change Packages include the (2015) Child Safety Collaborative Innovation and Improvement Network (CS CoIIN) aim statements, goals,…

The Change Packages list the evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies that will lead to breakthrough improvement in suicide and self-harm prevention for youth ages 10-19. The Change Packages include the (2015) Child Safety Collaborative Innovation and Improvement Network (CS CoIIN) aim…

The Change Packages list the evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies that will lead to breakthrough improvement in interpersonal violence prevention for youth ages 0-19. The Change Packages include the (2015) Child Safety Collaborative Innovation and Improvement Network (CS CoIIN) aim…

The Change Packages list the evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies that will lead to breakthrough improvement in falls prevention for youth age 0-19. The Change Packages include the (2015) Child Safety Collaborative Innovation and Improvement Network (CS CoIIN) aim statements, goals,…

The Change Packages list the evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies that will lead to breakthrough improvement in child passenger safety for youth ages 0-14. The Change Packages include the (2015) Child Safety Collaborative Innovation and Improvement Network (CS CoIIN) aim statements,…

Suicide is a complex and preventable multi-factor, multi-level health outcome. Effective prevention requires understanding data such as who is at risk and the factors associated with suicide. This fact sheet shares data on the means of carrying out a suicide act, also referred to as mechanisms of…