2007 NHTSA Fact Sheets Released February 27, 2009, 3:48 pm
The currently available 2007 Traffic Safety Facts Sheets are listed below. These fact sheets contain the 2007 FARS ARF and 2006 Final FARS data. Other fact sheets will be available shortly.
A real "saved by the harness" story that should make all of us take notice of the real requirements for young kids (Head Start students, in this case) to be buckled up on school buses. Investigators say the reason these children were able to walk away from the crash was because of their 5 point harnesses they were wearing on the bus. Click here to view the full story.
Resources Available to Help Coalitions Prevent Underage Drinking February 27, 2009, 3:44 pm
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has developed two new fact sheets containing information that can strengthen a coalition´s argument for keeping the legal drinking age 21. Follow the link provided to obtain this information. Click here to download the resources.
The Community Tool Box February 27, 2009, 3:41 pm
The Community Tool Box is the world's largest resource for free information on essential skills for building healthy communities. It offers over 7,000 pages of practical guidance in creating change and improvement. The CTB Team at the the University of Kansas has developed the toolbox since 1994 with a focus on specific practical skills -- such as conducting a meeting, grant writing, strategic planning, community assessment-- that help create conditions for health and human development. Click here to visit the website.
10 Drug and Alcohol Policies that Will Save Lives February 27, 2009, 3:38 pm
The ten policies in this guide were developed by groups of national experts and community leaders. They are based on solid scientific evidence, and have broad public support. They make a concise but persuasive case for policy measures that are proven to be effective. There are better ways to prevent alcohol and drug problems than punishing people who have a disease. We hope this guide leads the nation toward effective drug and alcohol policies that will save lives and restore families. Link to webpage here.
NCAAD Awareness Activities February 27, 2009, 3:37 pm
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence fights the stigma and the disease of alcoholism and other drug addictions. The following website has alcohol awareness materials-including sample press releases, public service announcements and suggested activities--for raising awareness about alcohol in your community. Click here to download materials.
Binge Drinkers Forget Worst Aspects of Being Drunk February 27, 2009, 3:32 pm
Binge drinkers tend to forget the negative aspects of getting drunk and focus on the pleasant memories, which may help explain why they continue to drink despite instances where they get sick, black out, or have other problems. Click here for more information.
Aged Tires: A Driving Hazard February 27, 2009, 3:30 pm
ABC News investigates retailers selling aged tires as new. The investigation addresses the expiration date of tires and how it affects safety. Click here to watch segment.
PIRE Website February 27, 2009, 3:28 pm
PIRE has produced essential knowledge about the problems and prevention of some of society's most serious public health threats, including underage drinking, drug abuse, impaired driving, teen risk behaviors, unintentional injuries, and neighborhood violence. PIRE's newly redeveloped website, http://www.pire.org/, features the PIRE Resource Finder, www.PIRE.org/finder, a repository of original PIRE research, and program materials. The PIRE Spotlight and Newsroom help interpret the important work of PIRE researchers. The website also presents PIRE research guides and other PIRE-related websites on public health problems and solutions.
Safe Road Maps February 27, 2009, 3:27 pm
This website is a ground-breaking tool that combines information from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System with Google Maps to give a visual representation of traffic safety across the entire nation. With this system, you can enter an address and view the roads that have the highest number of traffic fatalities in a specified area. You can also view dynamically generated maps that show how public policy has been implemented to improve transportation safety by region. Hopefully, this site brings both increased safety and awareness to transportation policy makers and private citizens. Click here to visit website.
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