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This is a version of an article prepared for the University of California Berkeley Traffic Safety Center Newsletter that provides background on the evolution of seatbelt technology and laws and discusses current issues related to seatbelt use.
This paper describes The Spectrum of Prevention methodology in current practice in the injury field that can be effective at preventing alcohol-related injuries (both "intentional," i.e. violent and "unintentional," such as motor vehicle collisions, falls, burns, and drowning).
Prevention Institute, parents, advocates, public health officials and organizations across the country are calling for President Obama to step in and protect voluntary guidelines for food marketing to children. Sign the petition and join us.
Co-published by Prevention Institute and Jossey Bass and APHA, Prevention is Primary describes the overarching foundation and principles guiding primary prevention efforts and highlights prevention practice through a range of social and health issues, including chronic disease, HIV, violence, and mental health.
“Turf-ism” can be defined as non-cooperation or conflict between organizations with seemingly common goals or interests. Whether over resources, recognition, or control, turf struggles can threaten coalition vitality. Traditionally, coalition leaders’ response to turf struggles has been to ask coalition membership to “leave their hats at the door”. However, The Tension of Turf: Making it Work for the Coalition takes a different approach to addressing turf issues. Turf struggle implies the existence of valuable turf. Especially in the social work and public health arenas, groups have a deep
The Eight Steps to Effective Coalition Building is a framework for engaging individuals, organizations and governmental partners invested in addressing community concerns. The complete document offers concrete steps towards building effective partnerships and provides tips for making collaborations and partnerships work.
This brief presents a compilation of research and recommendations written by advocates and academics in the fields of transportation, public health and equity.