Safe Communities Technical Assistance Folio

This folio contains a technical information package to assist people in learning more about Safe Communities, and implementing a program. Inserts are provided with details about getting a program started, tips for coalition building, partnering with traffic safety specialists and health care providers, evaluating and monitoring programs and contact lists. (June 1999, DOT HS 808 578, Item #5P0026)

Safe Communities: Taking It To The Streets

This publication describes the Safe Communities model and its utility in helping communities identify and solve their motor vehicle injury problems. The brochure describes the benefits of the Safe Communities model and provides examples of successful outcomes in several communities. Visit NHTSA's web page at www.nhtsa.dot.gov for more information.

Safe Communities Getting Started Manual (working title)

The Safe Communities Getting Started Manual provides information about the steps community leaders can take to share initial concerns about the motor vehicle injury problem, begin to more fully examine the problem and engage the community in a sustained effort to address identified problems. The manual focuses on calling the first meeting and the following six months during which a community begins to get organized and form a coalition. Visit NHTSA's web page at www.nhtsa.dot.gov for more information.

This traffic safety packet includes three fact sheets (Traffic Safety: The Facts, Why Do Traffic Injuries Happen, and What Works to Prevent Traffic-Related Injuries) and two resource listings about who's who in traffic safety. The packet may be obtained from: National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse by visiting the website at www.nmchc.org or calling (888) 434-4MCH.

Preventing School Injuries: A Comprehensive Guide for School Administrators, Teachers, and Staff

Nearly 25 percent of childhood injuries in the United States occur within the school environment (in the school building, athletic fields, on class trips, and getting to and from school). Preventing School Injuries is a complete guide to reducing injuries to K-12 students. This book examines how and why students are injured, both unintentionally and through violence or suicide. It also provides the knowledge, and tools needed to create and implement a comprehensive school injury prevention program. Call: (800) 446-9323 or visit rutgerspress@rutgers.edu to purchase this book.