June 2023
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Happy June! The school year is wrapping up, the warmer temperatures are here, and summer activities are in full swing. Read on to see what child injury prevention spaces have in store for the beginning of summer.
2023 Social Media Calendar
We are excited to release the second half (July - December) of our 2023 Social Media Calendars. Both versions contain a list of Prevent Child Injury’s weekly social media topics and links to existing toolkits.
As an extra benefit, the calendar version includes a more complete list of injury prevention public health observances and outreach campaigns. We ask that you join us in our efforts by using your social media accounts to discuss the same weekly topics. By doing this, we will be able to amplify our message about child injury prevention.
Member Spotlight: Moms Demand Action
Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement including moms, mayors, students, gun owners, faith leaders, educators, artists and more fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. Ten years ago, in response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Shannon Watts started a Facebook group with the message that all Americans can and should do more to reduce gun violence. That online conversation grew into what is now the nation’s largest grassroots volunteer network working to end gun violence. Today, Moms Demand Action has a chapter in every state and more than 700 local groups across the country, and is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly 10 million supporters.
Moms Demand Action's advocacy work ranges from advocating for stronger gun laws, honoring and uplifting survivors of gun violence, and fostering a culture of responsible gun ownership in homes and communities. One of the cornerstones of this work is through Be SMART, a program designed to help parents and adults normalize conversations about secure firearm storage and learn how to prevent child gun deaths and injuries.
Stay updated on Moms Demand Action's work in the gun violence prevention space by following them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, checking out their website, or connecting with the volunteer chapter in your area. Thank you for all that you do, Moms Demand Action!
Coming Up
On Our Twitter Calendar
May 29 - June 4: Firearm Safety in the Home
June 5 - 11: Home Safety
June 12 - 18: National Safety Month
June 19 - 25: Firework Safety
June 26 - July 3: ATV Safety
Events
Event: National Safety Month
Date: June 1-30, 2023
Hosted by: National Safety Council
Preventable injuries are the fourth leading cause of U.S. deaths. Join the National Safety Council in observing National Safety Month as they work together to highlight leading causes of preventable injury and death so people can live their fullest lives.
Event: National CPD and AED Awareness Week
Date: June 1-7, 2023
Hosted by: The American Heart Association
June 1-7 each year is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED.
Event: Wear Orange Weekend
Date: June 2-4, 2023
Save the Date: Wear Orange is June 2-4. During National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend, join Everytown for Gun Safety as they honor survivors of gun violence.
Webinar: Chat GPT, AI and Public Health - A Game Changer or a Cause for Concern?
Date: June 14, 2023
Hosted by: Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Join the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Safe States to see some real-life examples of Chat GPT and other AI programs in action, discuss the pros and cons, and learn what the fields of public health, injury prevention, and health communications need to consider before deciding if this will be a game changer or a cause for concern. Click here to register.
Event: ASK Day
Date: June 21, 2023
Hosted by: Brady United
ASK Day is a day to share the message of safe firearm storage and remind parents to ask if there is an unlocked gun in the home where their child plays. It falls on the first day of summer, marking a time when kids typically spend more time at the homes of friends and other family members.
Event: Childhood Injury Prevention Convention
Date: July 23-26, 2023
Hosted by: Safe Kids Worldwide
The Safe Kids Worldwide Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon) is one of the largest gatherings of safety professionals in the world dedicated solely to the field of childhood injury prevention. It brings together leading experts, advocates, academics, and partners to share best practices and experiences with the aim of increasing our collective impact. With a focus on Equity in Child Safety, PrevCon 2023 will be hosted in National Harbor, Maryland.