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Brock, Stephen E., Ed. – Communique, 2009
This article presents summaries of three recent crisis management publications: (1) "School Violence: Associations With Control, Security/Enforcement, Educational/Therapeutic Approaches, and Demographic Factors," reviewed by Ashlee Barton; (2) "The Relationship Between Cognitive Coping Styles and PTSD in Survivors of Traffic Accidents," summarized…
Descriptors: Accidents, Violence, Traffic Safety, Prevention
Brock, Stephen E., Ed. – Communique, 2009
This article presents summaries of four recent crisis management publications: (1) "Crisis Intervention for Children/Caregivers Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence," summarized by Donna DeVaughn Kreskey; (2) "Predictors of Trauma Reactions Following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks," summarized by Kelly O'Connor; (3) "Cognitive Coping Styles and PTSD…
Descriptors: Accidents, Crisis Intervention, Terrorism, Traffic Safety
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Erickson, David V. – International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 2008
This article focuses on loss, recovery and spiritual dimensions of trauma in spinal cord injury (SCI) during adolescence. From a clinical perspective, while there are physical characteristics in common with congenital childhood disabilities such as spina bifida, life adjustment issues associated with acquired disabilities can be quite different,…
Descriptors: Accidents, Life Satisfaction, Motor Vehicles, Adolescents
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Emery, Kathryn D.; Faries, S. Glenn – Journal of School Health, 2008
Background: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of mortality for children aged 4-14 in the United States. Many children are driven daily to school, increasing their exposure to potential injury, especially if they are not appropriately restrained. Observing the level of motor vehicle occupant restraint (MVOR) use upon school arrival could…
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, Traffic Safety, Prevention, Injuries
Kelley, Scott – American School & University, 2007
Schools and universities looking to be safer and prevent accidents should review their pedestrian-safety efforts. Over the last several years, a variety of research has assessed the effectiveness of pedestrian-safety programs. In one study, researchers found that marked crosswalks had no effect on reducing pedestrian accidents. Even more…
Descriptors: School Safety, Pedestrian Traffic, Traffic Safety, Accident Prevention
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Cookson, Simon – Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 2009
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is currently implementing a program to improve the language proficiency of pilots and air traffic controllers worldwide. In justifying the program, ICAO has cited a number of airline accidents that were at least partly caused by language factors. Two accidents cited by ICAO are analysed in this…
Descriptors: Accidents, Linguistics, Interference (Language), Code Switching (Language)
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Wasserman, Richard C.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1988
Of 516 bicyclists interviewed, 19 percent owned helmets but only eight percent were wearing them. Riders wearing helmets were more highly educated and reported higher car seat belt use. Helmets afford protection from bicycling head injuries. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Bicycling, Participant Characteristics, Safety Equipment
Rice, Gail; Nowack, Linda – 1978
Designed to accompany and supplement the Illinois Rules of the Road manual, this book is intended to better prepare future drivers for the written test for the instruction permit or driver's license. It includes many pictures and shows and describes driving situations a driver will probably face when behind the wheel. Parts dealing with important…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Driver Education, Laws, Safety Education
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Potvin, Louise; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1988
1983 legislation making driver training courses mandatory for any person in Quebec seeking a first driver's license had no effect on the risk of accident or the mortality/morbidity rate for newly licensed drivers over 18. However, since 1983 more women under 18 are becoming licensed, and their risks may be increased. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Driver Education, Educational Legislation, Females
Licht, Kenneth F. – J Sch Health, 1970
Suggests three realities not yet dealt with in accident prevention: (1) youth accident situation; (2) child behavior in traffic; and (3) evaluation of driver education. Urges establishment of a standardized accident reporting program on a district level as starting point for relevant education. Presented at American School Health Association,…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Relevance (Education), Safety Education
Comeau, Lee – School Business Affairs, 1986
To improve school bus safety it is important to improve school bus data collection. Includes discussion of danger potential of older bridges and the importance of school bus drivers. (MD)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education, Safety
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Sibert, J. R. – Child Care, Health and Development, 1996
Based upon a review of the literature, claims that bicycle helmets help prevent injury and should be mandated by legislation. Provides evidence of the effectiveness of helmets as well as problems associated with using them. Contains 17 references. (MOK)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Bicycling, Children, Exercise
Ducote, Kenneth J. – 1987
The New Orleans Public Schools' Department of Planning has been concerned with school children as pedestrians for the past five years. The safety issues include the streets, the drivers, and the children. First, the streets contribute to the hazard because many major streets traverse residential areas; many streets serve as major commuter…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Parking Controls, Pedestrian Traffic
Aaron, James E., Ed.; Ritzel, Dale O., Ed. – 1968
After consideration of the organizing of university safety centers and the growth and role of such centers in the future, descriptions are presented of the activities and practices in each of 16 existing college and university highway traffic and safety centers. Information is presented regarding center objectives, programs, staff composition,…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Colleges, Educational Programs, Motor Vehicles
Green, Martin I. – 1977
This manual contains tips on preventing childhood accidents and instructions for handling those accidents which do occur. Part One outlines ways of preventing accidents involving the home, infant equipment, toys, school, cars, bicycles, playgrounds, sports, hiking, camping, and water; it also provides blank forms for a family's emergency medical…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Children, First Aid
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