CIRP IN ACTION
Translating
its research into action is a high priority for the Center for Injury
Research and Policy (CIRP). We employ a variety of methods to ensure
our findings reach the audiences that can use this information to
prevent injury.
PROVIDING EDUCATION
CIRP’s
research is translated into materials for parents and educators. From
fact sheets to educational tools designed utilizing behavior theory
models, these materials help others take action to protect the children
in their lives. Visit our Resources Library
to view the materials we have available.
TRAINING FUTURE LEADERS
Working
with students from high school through post-graduate levels as well as
international scholars, CIRP has programs which generate interest in
global injury prevention and train the future leaders in our field. The Education & Training
pages contain more information about these programs.
WORKING WITH THE
MEDIA
CIRP
knows that one of the most effective ways to reach a large audience is
through the news media. When new studies are published, we work with
local, national, and international media to disseminate our research
findings and raise public awareness. Go to our Media Center
for more information.
MAKING AN IMPACT
Using
CIRP’s research to promote safe behaviors and policies faculty and
staff at CIRP work to encourage safer consumer product standards
and rules of play in sports as well as adoption of informed public
policy. To learn about some of the ways CIRP’s research has facilitated
change toward a safer world, please go to the Impact of Our Research
page.
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
The
faculty and staff at CIRP are also active locally. From involvement
with a local food bank to helping build safe and accessible playgrounds
to organizing bicycle helmet distributions, CIRP employees are proud to
give back to our community. Examples of our service can be viewed on
the Giving Back
page.