Archived 2010 Webcasts

The theme for the 2010 ASTHO, NACCHO, & Safe States Alliance webcast series is "Policy Approaches to Injury & Violence Prevention." Throughout the year, webcasts will focus on how injury and violence prevention initiatives in both intentional and unintentional areas have used policies to improve outcomes in states and local communities. In addition, the importance of effective state and local collaborations in the implementation of these initiatives are emphasized.

Click on the links below to view archived 2010 webcasts:

Policies to Prevent Bullying in Schools
Policies to Promote Injury-Free, Livable Communities
State & National Policies to Promote Motor Vehicle Safety
Policy Approaches to Injury Prevention: Successes, Strategies, & the ASTHO Presidential Challenge

The opinions or views expressed by the guests and participants of the webcast series represent the thoughts of individual participants, and not necessarily those of the Safe States Alliance, ASTHO, NACCHO, or affiliates.

"Policies to Prevent Bullying in Schools"

Bullying has long been a serious and complex public health problem. Given the recent increase in media attention to bullying incidents and tragedies nationwide, the need for policies that appropriately and effectively address bullying in schools has become increasingly apparent.

This webcast features presentations by professionals and advocates who are actively involved in shaping anti-bullying policies. During this webcast, speakers discuss their experiences with anti-bullying legislation (including legislation related to cyberbullying), describe the process needed to get such policies enacted, and provide insights on how state and local public health professionals can get more involved in the development and implementation of these policies.

The recording and resources from the webinar are below:

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"Policies to Promote Injury-Free, Livable Communities"

This webcast features presentations by professionals who are actively involved in shaping state and local policies to promote Smart Growth principles that can prevent injuries, increase physical activity, and enhance the overall safety of communities. During this webcast, speakers discuss their experiences with the development and passage of policies related to pedestrian and bike safety, Complete Streets, and improved community design. Speakers also convey practical "lessons learned” and will also provide their perspectives on how to better work with planners, stakeholders, and other agencies to successfully develop and implement policy changes.

The recording and resources from the webinar are below:

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"State & National Policies to Promote Motor Vehicle Safety"

This webcast featured key leaders who are actively involved in shaping state and national policies to promote motor vehicle safety. The webcast offered participants valuable information about existing motor vehicle-related policies, including primary seat belt laws, impaired driving laws (e.g., ignition interlock devices, DUI, sobriety checkpoints, etc.), and laws to protect teen drivers. Participants also learned resources and strategies to help them become more involved in the development and advocacy of these policies at the state and national level.

The recording and resources from the webinar are below:

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"Policy Approaches to Injury Prevention: Successes, Strategies, & the ASTHO Presidential Challenge"

To kick off the series, the first ASTHO, NACCHO, and Safe States Alliance webcast of the year featured three key leaders who are actively involved in national efforts to develop and support injury and violence prevention policies. The webcast offers valuable information about ASTHO's 2009-2010 Presidential Challenge, which is designed to inspire state health officials to "study the data, assess their state, and consider adopting at least one policy strategy that could lessen the burden of preventable injury and death in their home state." Participants also learned about past and present policy successes, as well as strategies for furthering these efforts in a variety of injury and violence prevention areas. Finally, participants were provided with updates from NCIPC regarding ongoing policy development activities being spearheaded by states and communities across the country.

The recording and resources from the webinar are below:

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