Back-to-School Safety: Preventing Injuries and Trauma as Students Return to the Classroom
As summer winds down and backpacks are filled with fresh supplies, it’s important to prepare for more than just academics. The back-to-school season also brings a spike in preventable injuries, making this a crucial time for families, schools, and communities to focus on safety and trauma prevention. From transportation to playgrounds, students encounter many risks […]
Stop on Red Week: Why Obeying Red Lights Saves Lives
Every year, thousands of people are seriously injured or killed because someone ran a red light. Stop on Red Week, observed each August, is a national campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of red-light running and the life-saving importance of obeying traffic signals. At its core, this campaign is about preventing trauma and protecting […]
International Overdose Awareness Day: A Call for Prevention, Compassion, and Change
Every year on August 31, communities across the globe come together to observe International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a day to remember those lost to overdose, support those who grieve, and advocate for meaningful action. But beyond remembrance, this day is a vital opportunity to focus on prevention through a trauma-informed, poison prevention lens that […]