Resource Library

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General Injury Prevention & Public Safety

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Injury Center: The lead federal agency for injury prevention, offering data, publications, and fact sheets on general injury and violence prevention and control.

National Safety Council (NSC): A non-profit organization providing extensive resources for safety in the workplace, on the road, and in the home and community. Their "Injury Facts" page provides detailed statistics on preventable deaths and injuries.

Workplace Injury Prevention

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): The federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Sets and enforces standards, and provides training, outreach, and assistance to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.

General Childcare Safety

Safe Kids Worldwide: This non-profit organization focuses specifically on preventing unintentional childhood injuries. Their "For Parents" section offers expert blogs, safety tips, product recall information, and educational videos.

CDC Child Safety in the Home & Community: Offers federal information and guidance on keeping young children safe at home and in the community, based on age and developmental stage.

Child Welfare Information Gateway: A service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site offers resources for professionals and the public on promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children. While broader than just accident prevention, it addresses overall child safety and risk assessment.

Vehicular Injury Prevention

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety: Conducts research and provides educational materials on traffic safety issues, from teen driving to older adult drivers.

Teen Driver Source (CHOP): An evidence-based website from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Center for Injury Research and Prevention, offering guidance for teens, parents, and policymakers on best practices for learning to drive.

KidsandCars.org: A website dedicated to accident prevention for hot car deaths, front and back rollovers, and other accidental deaths of children that involve vehicles.

Drownings

American Red Cross Water Safety:Provides comprehensive water safety resources, including a free online course, Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers, and a Red Cross Swim App with safety information for the whole family.

Water Safety USA: A collaboration of national governmental and non-profit organizations that provides consolidated public education materials and programs on water safety.

National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA): An advocacy group with a mission to prevent drowning through evidence-informed action, providing resources and promoting National Water Safety Month.

Specialized Safety Areas

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Provides information and resources for burn and fire prevention safety.

Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI): A non-profit consumer advocacy group focused on promoting helmet use and improving helmet design.

Sofia’s Foundation: A Proctor and Gamble scientist and mother spreads awareness of hot car deaths after the accidental death of her daughter Sofia.

Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA): Focuses on awareness and resources related to brain injuries.

Poison Control Centers (Poison Help): While a service rather than an awareness site, it provides critical information for preventing poisoning accidents. The national hotline is 1-800-222-1222.

GriefShare.org: A faith-based (Christian) ministry that provides group grief counseling.

ForeknownMinistries.org: A faith-based (Christian) ministry for those dealing with a miscarriage or death of an infant.

Compassionate Friends:A support group for parents who are coping with the loss of a child.

The Elisabeth Elliot Podcast: A former missionary speaks about suffering through personal experiences and how to live for God when it is counter to the culture you live in.

Beck’s Backseat to Change: After losing both her son and husband in a hot car death, Laura Beck created a podcast to create awareness and spread prevention education.

Joni and Friends: Joni Eareckson Tada’s podcast, bringing hope and the gospel to people with disabilities. Joni herself is a paraplegic.

The Daily Audio Bible: A daily live podcast that reads through the Bible in one year. Devotional commentary and a community prayer circle are additional resources of this podcast.

Choosing to See: Mary Beth Chapman writes the powerful story about losing her adopted daughter Maria Sue through an accident involving a car rollover caused by her son Will.

Hope Remains: Reppard and Summer Gordan write a memoir about losing their son Sawyer in a car accident caused by someone they knew.

Sustained by Grace: Darren and Nicole Rodrigues write a memoir about losing their child in a hot car death and how God brought them through it all.

The Prilgrim’s Progress: A famous allegory by John Bunyan explaining the Christian life, which he wrote while in prison for his faith.

Mere Christianity: Former Oxford and Cambridge professor, as well as famous author, C.S. Lewis shares his intellectual journey from atheism to faith.

The Case for Grace: Lee Strobel, former atheist and Chicago Tribune journalist, explores the case for transformed lives.

Suffering is Never for Nothing: A book by Elisabeth Elliot discussing the reasons God may allow suffering and the ways God can use it for the good of the world.

Forged in Fire: Dave Roever writes about overcoming PTSD after a horrible event in Vietnam scarred him for life.

Hinds Feet on High Places: An allegory exploring the Christian walk.

Mending the Soul: A Christian book exploring how to understand and heal from abuse. It’s powerful message walks anyone through steps on how to heal a brokenheart, whether through abuse or general suffering.

Even If: A study on the book of Habakkuk exploring how to praise God when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Job: Trusting God When Suffering Comes

Blue Letter Bible: Online Bible website with extensive study tools.