Injury Prevention and Outreach Programs and Resources of the Georgia Committee for Trauma Excellence
Unfortunately, 80% of fatal firearm incidents involving children occur in the home. Medical organizations, public health agencies, gun owners’ associations, and public safety personnel all support safe firearm storage practices in homes with children and youth. Studies show that proper gun storage is associated with significant reductions in the risk of unintentional injuries and suicides among children and youth.
In 2021 we launched the Georgia Stay SAFE Campaign to be laser-focused on our state’s specific demographics and cultural framework. Our efforts are non-partisan and represent the collective work of a growing coalition with the sole aim of preventing firearm injury and death in children. SAFE stands for S-Store Firearms Securely, A-Ask Before Play, F-Focus on Safety, E-End Firearm Injury. With the help of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and our Georgia Trauma System partners, the Georgia Stay SAFE Coalition has grown to include many new institutions and partners from throughout the state.
Too many children have lost their lives to firearm injuries. No single organization can tackle this issue alone. We would be honored if your organization would consider joining the Georgia Stay SAFE Campaign. We hope these resources will assist you as you work with your local partners to combat firearm injury.
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More Georgia Stay SAFE
Georgia Stay SAFE – Home
Georgia Stay SAFE – Activity Book
Georgia Stay SAFE – Did You Know?
Georgia Stay SAFE – Handouts & Posters
Georgia Stay SAFE – Social Media Resources
Georgia Stay SAFE – Webinar
Injuries caused by falling represent a serious health concern. Trauma system partners play an essential role in reducing the burden of injury through providing community-based education aimed at risk factor reduction and the delivery of evidence-based fall prevention programming. This guide is designed to help trauma centers and partners utilize social media platforms to support and promote fall prevention in older adults.
Are you ready to work to raise awareness and prevent fall-related injuries in Georgia?
Each year, beginning the first week of Fall and beyond, we work with our partners around the state to celebrate National Falls Prevention Awareness Week through social media campaigns, community outreach, and professional education. We would be honored to have you partner with us in our work to prevent injury, save lives, and empower Georgians to make our communities safer.
Partners are encouraged to combat fall-related injury:
- Raising awareness of fall-related injuries, associated risk factors, and fall prevention efforts
- Affirming that fall-related injuries and deaths are preventable
- Recognizing the importance of the community and families in prevention efforts
- Providing resources and support to engage communities in fall prevention efforts
- Working with local partners to implement fall prevention programming
