Injury Prevention Calendar

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Published 02/10/2025

February’s Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month brings awareness about dating violence among teens. It also promotes safe, healthy relationships. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. high school students reported that 1 in 12 experienced physical dating violence. About 1 in 12 students also experienced sexual dating violence.

Violence prevention begins with awareness!

You can take action by:

• Learning the warning signs of dating abuse;
• Empowering young people to establish healthy relationship boundaries; and
• Sharing resources to support teens in need.

Additional Resources:

• Sexual Violence Prevention, DSHS Adolescent Health
• Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
• Teen Dating Violence Prevention Fact Sheet, Children’s Safety Network (CSN)
• Preventing and Addressing Teen Dating Violence: Dating Matters Prevention Model and Rape Prevention Education, (CSN)
• Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Observance Event, US Department of Justice

National Burn Awareness Week

Published 01/23/2025

February 2-8, 2025, is National Burn Awareness Week. This year’s theme focuses on reducing burn risks in homes, apartments, and all living spaces.

This week and all year long, follow these simple tips to help prevent burns and keep people safe.

• Keep cords out of reach of children.
• Don’t leave lit candles unattended.
• Check smoke alarms monthly.
• Charge devices and store chemicals according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

For more burn prevention tips and resources, visit the American Burn Association’s website.

Visit Municipalities with Smoke Alarm Programs for a list of Texas municipalities that offer free smoke alarms, installation, and education.

2025 Texas Impaired Driving Forum

Published 01/23/2025

Impaired driving is a problem in Texas. In 2023, 25.45% of Texas crash fatalities were driving under the influence (DUI) related. These deaths are avoidable.

Texas Impaired Driving Task Force (TxIDTF) is partnering with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to present the Texas Statewide Impaired Driving Forum.

The forum will take place on March 5, 2025, at the Hilton Austin Airport – 9515 Hotel Drive, Austin, TX 78719.

This one-day event is FREE and open to all audiences. You can network with other organizations and stakeholders who want to reduce impaired driving in Texas.

Learn more about the 2025 forum, previous forums, and register.

Texas Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Education Series Open for Registration

Published 8/21/2024

The Texas Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Education Series helps equip prehospital providers with the necessary knowledge to provide optimal care for children during emergencies.

This monthly series runs through July 2025. These 1-hour virtual sessions highlight evidence-based or best practice guidelines and resources for adoption in EMS agencies. Topics include pediatric triage tools, multi-system trauma, airway and respiratory management, and non-accidental trauma.

Learn more about the series in this PDF or follow this link to register.

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