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Dr. Anireddy Reddy shares her recent research demonstrating that the PICU is an acceptable and valuable setting for universal firearm safe-storage counseling, providing an important opportunity to promote safer firearm practices and prevent pediatric firearm injuries.
CVP co-directors Dr. Joel Fein and Dr. Stephen Leff share evidence-based public health solutions to curb gun violence and create safe, healthy communities for children and youth.
Read abstracts of recent peer-reviewed research studies conducted by members of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention and the Center for Violence Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Dr. Joel Fein, co-director of CHOP's Center for Violence Prevention (CVP), discusses the latest milestone in CVP's partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles via the "A Fan of Change" campaign.
Dr. Christine Waanders discusses a collaboration with AAA Club Alliance to train young people to become leaders who promote safety in and around their schools.
Read abstracts of recent peer-reviewed research studies conducted by members of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention and the Center for Violence Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Dr. Ashlee Murray shares an exciting upcoming project with Lutheran Settlement House and Laurel House that aims to support CHOP parents who have experienced IPV.
