Prevention of Alcohol-Related Crashes

Prevention of Alcohol-Related Crashes

Influencing Policy & Legislation Support statewide legislation to: Allow for sobriety checkpoints Require mandatory ignition interlocks for all DWI offenders Create DWI courts to assist with the court system backlog Support legislation that limits youth access to...
Older Adult Falls

Older Adult Falls

Influencing Policy & Legislation Support statewide legislation to establish programs and appropriate funds to address falls in the elderly Encourage state and local governments to promote policies and programs that help reduce the incidence and risk of falls among...
Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate Partner Violence

Influencing Policy & Legislation Work with law enforcement agencies and the judicial system to require mandatory arrest of the primary aggressor when responding to a domestic violence call. Support legislation that: Allows minors to petition for Protective Orders...
Guide to Avoiding Cyberbullying

Guide to Avoiding Cyberbullying

Tips, Tools & Solutions for Recognizing & Stopping Bullying Online Bullies have always existed, so why is it important to address cyberbullying? In a nutshell, it can be extremely detrimental to the victim’s physical and mental health and, in some cases,...
Drowning Prevention

Drowning Prevention

Influencing Policy & Legislation Work with local governments to implement policies and regulations for residential pool safety that mandate installation of a four-sided pool fence that completely separates the pool area from the house and yard. The fence should be...
Child Passenger Safety

Child Passenger Safety

Influencing Policy & Legislation Work with hospitals to adopt a policy requiring newborns to be discharged in an appropriate car seat. Work with hospitals to adopt a policy requiring that prior to newborn discharge, guardians of newborns are provided child...