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Prevention Works is the official triennial newsletter of Morris County Safe Communities/SAFE KIDS Northern NJ. Download a PDF of our latest issue.


Winter 2024 Vol. 27 No. 1

In this Issue

"Electric Scooters are Not Recommended for Use by Children", "Car Seats and Car Fit Inspections", "Ice & Snow Remove It Before You Go", "Railroad Safety Checklist"

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Medication Safety Special Edition 2023

In this Issue

"Home Sweet Home! Many injuries occur at home when you least expect them", "Medicine Safety: Store Medicine Safely", "Medicine Safety: Give Medicine Safely", "Medicine Safety: Helpful Resources", "Medicine Safety While Traveling: Beyond the Hotel Room", "5 Things to Know about Kids and Medicine", "How to Safely Dispose of Expired or Unwanted Medicine", "Watch Out for Look-Alike Products: Candy or CBD?"

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Summer 2023 Vol. 26 No. 1

In this Issue

"It’s getting Hot Out There!", "Northern NJ Safe Kids/Safe Communities Recognizes Outstanding Members", "Photo Albums", "Pool Safety Checklist"

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Fall 2022 Vol. 25 No. 3

In this Issue

"Buckle Up Northern New Jersey - Seat Belts Do Save Lives!", "Drowsy driving is just as dangerous as impaired driving", "The Car Fit is Now Offered at All our Car Seat Inspection Stations", "Do you have a Bike Helmet?", "Does your helmet fit properly? Take the Helmet Fit TestNow", "There’s a little-known risk to small children, Coin lithium button batteries can cause severe injuries when swallowed"

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Special Edition 2022 Vol. 25 No. 32

In this Issue

"Tips to Keep Kids Safe Around Cleaning Products", "Keeping Kids Safe Around Liquid Laundry Packets", "Child Safety Around Gas Fireplaces", "TV Tip-Overs", "Look, Listen and Learn with Sparky and Simon", "Carbon Monoxide Safety"

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Summer 2022 Vol. 24 No. 2

In this Issue

"Buckle Up Northern New Jersey - BACK to BASICS", "Bicycle Safety", "Respect the Water - Water Safety Tips"

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Winter 2022 Vol. 24 No. 1

In this Issue

"Carol Ann Giardelli – Director of Safe Kids New Jersey Prepares to Retire", "Safe Kids QR Codes", "2020 Northern NJ Safe Kids/Safe Communities Awards", "Child Passenger Safety Inspection Stations", "FIRE SAFETY: Child Safety Around Gas Fireplaces"

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Summer 2021 Vol. 23 No. 2

In this Issue

"Is There Such a Thing as Dry Drowning?", "Heatstroke Prevention—Never Leave Your Child in a Car!", "Let’s get back to Basics – BUCKLE UP!", "Medicine Safety", "Child Passenger Safety Week"

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Spring 2021 Vol. 23 No. 1

In this Issue

"Hats off for Helmets 2021", "Pool Safety Checklist", "Parents Guide to Children's Safety", "Bike to School Day"

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Fall 2020 Vol. 22 No. 3

In this Issue

"20th Anniversary Safe Kids Celebration", "Fire Safety", "Checklist for Preventing Injuries during Coronavirus Pandemic", "6th Car Seat Inspection Station Opens"

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Summer 2020 Vol. 22 No. 2

In this Issue

"Free Virtual Car Seat Check", "Safety Tips for Bicyclists", "Drowning Dangers for Kids", "Things to Know about Kids and Medicine"

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Spring 2020 Vol. 22 No. 1

In this Issue

"COVID-19 Pandemic", "Quick Safety Reminders Safety Around Cars!", "Parent Checklist During a Pandemic", "Stepping Outside"

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Winter 2019 Vol. 21 No. 2

In this Issue

"Gas Fireplace Safety", "Get Ready to Go Outside: Ice & Snow", "10 Tips for Winter Sport Safety", "Get Your Car Seat Checked"

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Spring 2019 Vol. 21 No. 1

In this Issue

"Northern NJ Safe Kids/Safe Communities Annual Awards Luncheon", "Heatstroke is the leading case of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children", "Go Ride a BIKE!", "The 5 Hidden Hazards of Open Winter!"

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Fall 2018 Vol. 20 No. 2

In this Issue

"Child Passenger Safety Week", "Partnership with Sussex County Miners", "International Walk to School Day", "Look Listen and Learn: Fire Can Happen Anywhere"

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Spring 2018 Vol. 20 No. 1

In this Issue

"Bike to School Today", "Hats off for Helmets 2018 Winners", "Water Safety", "2017 Outstanding Organization and Individual Awards"

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Fall 2017 Vol. 19 No. 2

In this Issue

"Research Finds 40 Percent of Teens Say They’ve Been Hit or Nearly Hit While Walking", "Sports Safety 101: Concussions", "Be Seen on Halloween"

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Winter 2017 Vol. 19 No. 1

In this Issue

"AAA Community Service Award", "Car Fit", "Make Helmet Use a No-Brainer this Winter", "Top Tips for a Safe Home"

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Fall 2016 Vol. 18 No. 2

In this Issue

"Pedestrian safety: How not to get hit by a car!", "Teen in Cars!", "Vernon's PAL takes water safety seriously!"

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Spring 2016 Vol. 18 No. 1

In this Issue

"Distracted Driver/Pedestrian Project", "2015 Northern NJ Safe Kids/Safe Communities Awards", "Hats off for Helmet Winners!"

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Fall 2015 Vol. 17 No. 2

In this Issue

"Road Rally - Don't Text and Drive", "Never Leave Your Child or Pet in a Car Alone", "Sports Overuse Injuries Tip Sheet"

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Spring 2015 Vol. 17 No. 1

In this Issue

"New Car Seat Law for NJ - 2015", "Boating", "Pedestrian Safety and Teens"

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Winter 2014 Vol. 16 No. 3

In this Issue

"Care Care Safety", "Sports Safety: Dehydration Can Occur in Winter Sports", "Pedestrian Safety - Teens on the Move"

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Summer 2014 Vol. 16 No. 2

In this Issue

"Every Fifteen Minutes...4 Area High Schools Host Programs ", "Child Passenger Safety", "Water Safety at Home"

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Winter 2014 Vol. 16 No. 1

In this Issue

"How can SNOWSPORT injuries be prevented?", "Responsibility begins at home!", "Winter Driving Tips"

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Fall 2013 Vol. 15 No. 2

In this Issue

"How Does a Teen Cross The Road?", "Why Buckle Up? It Just Makes Sense!", "Summer 2013 Scrapbook"

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Spring 2013 Vol. 15 No. 1

In this Issue

"New NHTSA Survey Shows More Children Riding in Age Appropriate Restraint", "Hats off for Helmets", "Bike, Board or Sled, put a helmet on your head!", "15th Year Celebration" and "Pedestrian Safety".

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Spring 2012 Vol. 25 No. 1

In this Issue

"Driving Apps, Here they are!", "Spring Sports – Is your child up for the challenge?", "CPS! There is an app for this!" and "Calling all teens 14-16 years of age (and your parents)!".

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Winter 2011 Vol. 24 No. 1

In this Issue

"Luggage? Check. Plane Ticket? Check. Car Seat? Check!", "Teen Driving", "Carbon Monoxide Alarms Could Prevent Half of All CO Poisoning Deaths" and "Morristown Pedestrian Project Pedestrian Safety is a Shared Responsibility".

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Winter 2010 Vol. 23 No. 3

In this Issue

"Drivers: Be On the Lookout for Deer in the Roadways", "Top Decorating Mistakes to Avoid this Holiday Season" and "Thousands Injured in Furniture Accidents".

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Summer 2010 Vol. 23 No. 2

In this Issue

"In and Around Cars: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know About Hyperthermia or Heat Stroke", "Some tips to stay safe as you venture out this summer" and "Keep Children Safe Around Open Waters".

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Winter 2010 Vol. 23 No. 1

In this Issue

"Child Passenger Safety", "Has Your Car Seat Been Recalled?" and "Four Steps to Child Passenger Safety".

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Fall 2009 Vol. 22 No. 3

In this Issue

"Daylight Saving Time Ends Fall Back November 1, 2009: Increased Number of Pedestrian Collisions & Car Crashes" and "Teen Driving: Graduated Driver License Restriction Law . May 1, 2010".

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Summer 2009 Vol. 22 No. 2

In this Issue

"Safety Tips to Keep Children Injury-free During Trauma Season", "Five Truths About Children Who Drown" and "Celebrating Safety This Fourth of July".

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Winter 2009 Vol. 22 No. 1

In this Issue

"Walk this Way Events in Lincoln Park and Chatham Township Lead the Way", "Buckle Up Northern NJ" and "Get Out and Ride Safely".

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Fall 2008 Vol. 21 No. 2

In this Issue

"International Walk To School Day", "Buckle Up Northern NJ" and "Snow Will Be Coming!".

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Summer 2007 Vol. 19 No. 2

In this Issue

"Seasonal Safety: Safety Experts Recommend Using Car Seats on Airplanes", "Buckle Up Northern NJ" and "Summer Scrap Book".

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Spring 2007 Vol. 18 No. 1

In this Issue

"Helmets ARE In!", "Buckle Up Northern NJ: Focus on TWEENS" and "Safe Kids Take it to the Mountain!".

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Fall 2006 Vol. 17 No. 2

In this Issue

"Help Your Kids Get Back to School Safely", "Buckle Up Northern NJ: School Bus Safety", "International Walk To School Day Wednesday October 4, 2006", "Photo Session Spring – Summer 2006", "Fall 2006 Car Seat Check Up Events", "A Concussion is a Brain Injury: Take It Seriously!", "No. 1 Cause of Injury in Elementary School: Playground Accidents"

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Spring 2006 Vol. 16 No. 3

In this Issue

"Bike to Work Day May 19, 2006", "Northern NJ Safe Kids/Safe Communities Achievement Awards 2005", "Buckle Up Northern NJ: CPS Week 2006", "Injury Prevention Series: Smart Parents/Safe Kid", "To the Family of a Soon To-Be Teen Driver", "Spring 2006 Car Seat Check Schedule", "Childproof Your Home", "Ski/Snowboard Safety Poster Contest"

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Fall 2005 Vol. 15 No. 2

In this Issue

"Fall Sports Send 480,000 Kids to Emergency Rooms", "Sports/Recreation: Frequently Asked Questions", "Buckle Up Northern NJ: Safe Kids Northern New Jersey Dedicates Mobile Car Seat Check Up Van", "Fall 2005 Car Seat Check Schedule", "Summer 2005 Scrapbook", "School Buses Eight Times Safer Than Cars", "International Walk Your Child to School Day Wednesday October 5, 2005"

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Spring 2005 Vol. 14 No. 1

In this Issue

"Outstanding Achievements for 2004", "Smoke Out at Morristown High", "Buckle Up Northern NJ Click It or Ticket", "Walking or Running – Staying Safe on the Roadway", "Ski & Snowboard Winter Safety Poster Contest", "SAFE KIDS Week April 30 – May 1, 2005 Follow the Leader, Safety Starts with You"

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Fall 2004 Vol. 13 No. 3

In this Issue

"Walk This Way 2004", "Talking to Tweens About Safety", "Tween — 8-12 years old", ", "Buckle Up Northern NJ Northern NJ Has 24 New Child Passenger Safety Technicians", "Safety Quiz: SPOT THE RISK Can you find the biggest injury threats for tweens?", "Holiday Safety Tips", "Tween Passenger Safety Children 8 – 12 years old", "Skiers/Snowboarders Your Responsibility Code"

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Summer 2004 Vol. 12 No. 2

In this Issue

"Splash into Safety!", "Buckle Up Morris County Why Buckle Up!", "All Terrain Vehicle Injury", "Walk Safe Be Seen", "May is Trauma Awareness Month", "New Community Partners: Newton Memorial Hospital, Harding Township Police Department"

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Winter 2004 Vol. 12 No. 1

In this Issue

"Johnson & Johnson Director Applauds Coalition’s Accomplishments", "SAFE KIDS Northern NJ/Morris County Safe Communities 2003 Achievement Awards", "Buckle Up Morris County", "SAFE KIDS Northern NJ Recipient of GET INTO THE GAME Grant", "Roxbury Seniors Light Up Their Walks", "Springtime is the Season to Begin Protecting Your Child from Window Falls", "Car Seat Check Up Events 2004"

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Summer 2003 Vol. 10 No. 2

In this Issue

"Shattered Lives – Students View and Participate in a Prom Night Crash", "Morris County Safe Communities Jumps on the Ticket or Click Campaign", "National SAFE KIDS Week 2003 Wrap Your Arms Around Safety", "How Can I Help My Child Defeat the Heat?"

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