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Prayer for Those Who Have Suffered Trauma
Most merciful God,
bless all who have suffered trauma
in their lives.
Support them with love
during their time of shock.
Grace them with peace
as they wrestle with the challenges
of each day.
Sustain them in hope
as they prepare for the days ahead.
~Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
Source: Adapted from "Prayers of Our Hearts"
Brain Injury Prevention Resources on the Web
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Arizona Governor’s Council on Spinal and Head Injuries
Provides information, services and support for individuals with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Injury Prevention Program
Provides links to facts sheets in a variety of topics covering children birth to ten years and older, including sheets specific to bicycle safety among others.
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American Paraplegia Society
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Barrow Prevention Program
Includes information on the free community programs offered through the Barrow as well as fact sheets aimed at preventing brain and spinal cord injuries.
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Brain Injury Association of America
The Association encompasses a national network of more than 40 chartered state affiliates across the country as well as hundreds of local chapters and support groups helping individuals who have suffered a brain injury. The website includes information on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and other support services.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC is the lead federal agency designated to protect the health and safety of people in the U.S. and abroad.
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Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives
The Dana Alliance is a non-profit organization aimed at advancing education on brain research. The web site includes information on the brain, brain disorders and diseases, and brain awareness week, which is sponsored by the Alliance each March. There are also learning activities and brain health resources for adults.
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Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center
Founded in 1985, the HIPRC has become one of the premier institutions researching how and why people suffer injuries and what can be done to prevent them. The website includes information on new research, ongoing projects, educational opportunities, model programs and prevention tips.
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Injury Prevention Web
The IPW, which is a service of the San Diego State University and State and Territorial Injury Prevention Directors’ Association, hosts the websites of several agencies and organizations working to prevent injuries.
u National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (CDC)
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National ThinkFirst Campaign
The mission of ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation is to prevent brain, spinal cord and other traumatic injuries through the education of individuals, community leaders and the creators of public policy.
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Safety Lit
Contains a weekly literature update of recent journal articles and agency reports.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The CPSC is an Independent Federal Regulatory Agency that works to save lives and keep families safe by reducing the risk of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products. The agency develops voluntary standards with industry and also issues and enforces mandatory standards such as the one that all bicycle helmets sold in the U.S. after March 1999 must pass. The CPSC also conducts research on potential product hazards and monitors the incidence of injuries related to consumer products. The website includes links to the standards and statistical information.
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