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The Latest on Physicians and Guns: New Article from Harvard Researchers Finds Doctors Play a Key Role in Firearm Injury Prevention
This June, lawmakers in Florida passed an act that prevents family doctors from asking parents about guns in the home. Medical Societies and Public Health Organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, fought against this law, arguing that it prevent physicians from effectively doing their jobs. In September, the act was temporarily blocked by [...]
Do the families of your kids’ friends own a gun? You should ask
October 8 article in The Indianapolis Star: John and Elizabeth Gray didn’t think about asking if there were guns in the house when choosing a home day care for their son. They trusted the sitter so much they left Nathaniel there overnight when John, a musician, traveled for shows. Even when Elizabeth learned that the sitter’s [...]
How to Suicide-proof Your Home: Dept. kicks off anti-suicide campaign
September 28 news article from FOX Providence: PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Parents will childproof their home or take steps to prevent a fire. But most may not realize there are steps they can take to make sure their homes are suicide proof. The Rhode Island Department of Health launched a statewide campaign to educate parents [...]
Announcing the 2011 Winners of the National Safe Schools Week Student Design Project
Thank You to everyone who participated in National Safe Schools Week, October 16-22, 2011. Over 700 students from schools all across the country submitted entries to our writing and design projects and helped to spread the empowerment message that students CAN end school violence. We are proud to announce the winners of The National Safe [...]
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