Children's Safety Network

Summer months bring new considerations for #childsafety. Children with autism’s risk of injury is often much higher. REGISTER for our upcoming webinar, where speakers from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and University of Massachusetts Lowell will share their work to inform prevention practices: go.edc.org/CSNWebinar 

Learn how you and your community can connect, invest, and uplift to protect Black youth from suicide. Our infographic offers simple steps that anyone can take: https://ow.ly/4Z0x50Uvkhr #SuicidePrevention NAMI @African-American-Behavioral-Health-Center-of-Excellence

Whether you’re traveling, preparing food or decorating, #HolidaySafety considerations are more important than ever. Follow these 12 tips and learn more basic precautions to help you stay safe throughout the season: https://lnkd.in/g3ddDYNc. #SafetyIsPersonal #KeepEachOtherSafe

Keep little ones safe this holiday season! Avoid toys with small parts for young children and check for loose pieces. A small-parts tester or even a toilet paper roll can help ensure toys are safe. https://ow.ly/Y3LQ50UtMif #ToySafetyTips

On behalf of the 54 Poison Centers across the country we wish you and your family happy and healthy holiday season! 🎁 Save the Poison Help number in your phone, you never know when you may need it: 1-800-222-12222. Remember — we are here for you 24/7/365 for FREE!

Did you know that LGBQ+ youth have disproportionately higher rates of experiencing injury and violence, compared to their heterosexual peers? Learn more about injury and violence disparities between LGBQ+ and heterosexual youth, risk factors that help us understand these disparities, and protective factors that can prevent these disparities in our infographic: https://lnkd.in/eMM-zrDv

Watch our “Exploring the Relationship Between Bullying and Substance Use Webinar“ here to learn how you can prevent youth substance misuse: https://lnkd.in/euWcdK4g #health

Wondering how you can keep your family safe during the holidays? Join two of the nation’s leading experts on toy and holiday safety in our webinar, Keeping Kids and Families Safe Throughout the Holidays: https://lnkd.in/ej6aJXuQ #holidays #health

Read how firearm injuries and deaths can be prevented here: https://lnkd.in/gAi74Qdr #health #safety

Are you a parent with questions about social media? Join the Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health for our parent office hours session! Office hours are a time for parents and caregivers to come together with experts to learn from each other and receive support to help children and teens build healthy digital media habits. During these sessions, parents can ask Center experts questions, express concerns, and share experiences. Register now: https://bit.ly/4fiZpTz