Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, a chance for anyone and everyone to unite in the work to end domestic violence. This month, work to create a safe space for survivors to share their experiences without fear of judgment or blame. Learn more at: bit.ly/4mya2pu
#CallforUnity #WithSurvivors

This week is National Fire Prevention week. Take this week to learn how to buy, charge, and dispose of lithium-ion batteries safely. Recycling your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location is the best way to dispose of them. Learn more at: bit.ly/3IDFXXy

Join us for our First Term Graduate Seminar in Injury Research and Policy. Monday 10/6 Catherine Tomko will join us to discuss Drug Control Policy and the Drug Supply - National and International Examples. Register at: bit.ly/41r3j95

Join us at the 2025 Annual APHA ICEHS Section Awards Dinner for a night of camaraderie, recognition, and delicious food! We will gather during the APHA Annual Meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday evening, November 4th, from 6-10pm. Tickets are on sale now at bit.ly/ICEHSawards2....

Did you know research suggests that sexual minority women face elevated HIV risk compared with heterosexual counterparts? Research by Center faculty underscores the importance of measuring multiple dimensions of sexual orientation as they can reveal important nuances. Learn more at: bit.ly/4pF6kwM

As National Childhood Injury Prevention Month comes to an end, remember most childhood injuries are preventable through education.

Safety tip #5: Consider your child’s age when purchasing a toy or game. Read the instructions and warning labels to make sure the toy is just right for your child.

Join us for our First Term Graduate Seminar in Injury Research and Policy. Monday 9/29 Marlene Lira will join us to discuss Improving Pharmacy Access to Buprenorphine. Register at: bit.ly/41r3j95

Join us at the 2025 Annual APHA ICEHS Section Awards Dinner for a night of camaraderie, recognition, and delicious food! We will gather during the APHA Annual Meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday evening, November 4th, from 6-10pm. Tickets are on sale now at bit.ly/ICEHSawards2....

Functional recovery and response to rehabilitation interventions after stroke are highly variable. Research by Center Faculty describes creation of a Precision Rehabilitation Data Repository that allows a learning health system to drive rehabilitation for stroke patients. Learn more: bit.ly/4aApKvU

Using a properly installed car seat is the best way to keep your child safe in the car.

Safety tip #4: Check to make sure your car seat is installed correctly by a child passenger safety technician in your community.

Learn car seat safety at: bit.ly/4nrCJFm

Join us for our First Term Graduate Seminar in Injury Research and Policy. Monday 9/22 Danielle German will join us to discuss Temporal aspects of polysubstance use in the context of a changing drug supply. Register at: bit.ly/41r3j95

Fire-related injuries and deaths are significant public health concerns. Study by Center faculty Eileen McDonald shows opportunity to improve home fire safety practices through paediatric emergency departments to provide education and community resources. Learn more at: bit.ly/4meEV1Z

Did you know among children treated in emergency rooms for non-fatal choking incidents, almost 60 percent were food-related?

Safety tip #3: Cut food for toddlers into tiny pieces. Children under 5 should not eat small, round or hard foods.

Learn more at: bit.ly/4m976PX

Join us for our First Term Graduate Seminar in Injury Research and Policy. Monday 9/15 Sara Whaley will join us to discuss Opioid Litigation National Best Practices in Action in Baltimore City. Register at: bit.ly/41r3j95

Learn more about the SAVIR 2026 annual conference call for abstracts Individual Scientific Abstracts for SAVIR 2026 annual conference

Learn more about the SAVIR call for submissions and start creating your abstract today! youtu.be/q8cPVa9g-6Y?...

SAVIR and Parachute, Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention, are co-hosting a virtual Ask the Experts: Pedestrian Safety discussion.

Date: September 22, 2025
Time: 12-1:30 pm ET

Register: buff.ly/Q4Y7VTp

Motor-vehicle crashes and suicide are two of the leading preventable causes of death among teenagers. Research by Center faculty Johnathon Ehsani found evidence of a positive correlation between suicidal thoughts with crash involvement and risky driving behaviors. Learn more at: bit.ly/4hA9H2M

Take time this National Childhood Injury Prevention Month to learn more about how to keep your child safe.

Safety tip #2: Whether you’re swimming in a backyard pool or in a lake, teach children to swim with a partner, every time. Do not allow children to swim alone.

Learn more at: bit.ly/45Qx1pt

This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. In 2023, one death every 11 minutes occurred due to suicide. Help raise awareness by sharing resources that help others recognize the warning signs for suicide and know how to get help. Learn more at: bit.ly/3UM3Izb

Join us for our First Term Graduate Seminar in Injury Research and Policy. Monday 9/8 Mallory O’Brien will join us to discuss Overdose Mortality Review teams. Register at: bit.ly/41r3j95

Research by Center faculty Johnathon Ehsani found critical safety gaps in the use of appropriate restraints in rideshare vehicles. Targeted interventions must be developed to increase ride-safety. Learn more at: bit.ly/4hPRZIV

This month is National Childhood Injury Prevention Month.

Safety tip #1: Place your baby’s crib and other furniture away from windows and blinds. Your baby is safer without any strings or cords within reach.

Learn more at: bit.ly/3HKwb5x

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Take today to spread awareness about drug overdose. If your think someone is experiencing an overdose, try to keep the person awake and breathing and lay the person on their side to prevent choking. Learn more at: bit.ly/41kNbpF

In 2023, 255 kids ages 12-19 were killed while walking; that’s about 5 pedestrian deaths every week. Bring together you community in awareness campaign about distracted walking. Learn more about how to take action in your community at: bit.ly/45Q34W

Research by Center faculty Wendy Shields found housing element-related injuries, such as falls, tripping/slipping and sliding, affect hundreds of thousands of older adults and can be prevented with home modification. Learn more at: bit.ly/3JlMkPk

Pedestrian safety becomes increasingly more important as the school year begins. Teach kids to put phones, headphones and devices down when crossing the street. It is particularly important to reinforce this message with teenagers. Learn more at: bit.ly/4od7KOx

Unintentional injuries and violence remain major causes of death in the U.S. and worldwide. Yet, research co-authored by Center Faculty Renee M. Johnson reveals that Public Health Schools and Programs still lack adequate Violence and Injury Curricula. Learn more at: bit.ly/40qu7F1

Did you know unintentional pedestrian injuries are the fifth leading cause of injury-related death in the US for children ages 5 to 19? Be a good role model. Set a good example by putting your phone, headphones and devices down when walking around cars. Learn more at: bit.ly/4od7KOx

Research by Center faculty Renee M Johnson shows the correlation between atypical age-for-grade and various types of interpersonal violence for high school students. The results can inform school-level policies to prevent violence between peers. Learn more at: bit.ly/412TOMi

As a new school year begins, keeping students safe should be a top priority. Every day in the U.S. more than 40 kids are hit by a vehicle while walking. Teach kids at an early age to look left, right and left again before crossing the street. Learn more at: bit.ly/4od7KOx