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Child Injury Prevention Network

Injuries are the leading cause of death during childhood and adolescence. The Johns Hopkins Child Injury Prevention Network (CIPN) is committed to reducing the burden of injury — one child and one population at a time. CIPN is a collaborative group of faculty, staff members and students across various areas of Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  

We are dedicated to advancing research and its application to bring evidence-based, innovative programs and services to patients and families in Baltimore and throughout the region.

Our Mission

The Child Injury Prevention Network is designed to:
Identify opportunities for and undertake collaborative research projects to address key gaps in the science of injury prevention.
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Unify and strengthen policy advocacy efforts at local, state and national levels.
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Use evidence-based practices to implement interventions focused on reducing childhood injury.
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Share information and activities to coordinate efforts and harmonize messages and priorities.
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More About the Child Injury Prevention Network

Johns Hopkins Collaborators 

The Child Injury Prevention Network includes collaborators across Johns Hopkins who provide their expertise to identify and address key gaps in child injury prevention.

Collaborative Project Example

You Make The Call: Bike Helmet Safety

Every two minutes, a child is treated in the emergency room for a bicycle-related injury. One of the best ways to protect your children is by making sure they wear a bike helmet every time they ride.

This video was created by CIPN with support of the Thomas Wilson Foundation to address the need for a resource that reflects an urban setting and is youth-informed. It was awarded first place in the Short Video category for Safety Media Awards at the 2018 World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion.

Watch the Video
You Make The Call Bike Helmet Safety

Prevention Resources

Our team has put together a variety of resources to help inform and gain access to safety guidelines and products. (Read about third-party links.)

Injury Prevention Topic Resources from Johns Hopkins

The Pediatric Injury Prevention Program at Johns Hopkins aims to identify patterns of injury and target education to our patients, families, staff and community members.

See resources from our program.

Baltimore City Residents: Free Portable Crib 

B’more for Healthy Babies is a special program that provides portable cribs and health and safety information to Baltimore City residents. To get a crib, call HealthCare Access of Maryland at 410-649-0500. Financial eligibility is required. 

Learn more at B'more for Healthy Babies.

Home Fire Safety: Free Smoke Alarms 

Baltimore City residents: If you live inside Baltimore City limits, you can request free smoke alarms for your home, and the Baltimore City Fire Department will install them for you. 

Learn more at Baltimore City Fire Department.

Residents outside of Baltimore City: The Red Cross provides and installs free smoke alarms in local communities for residents who need them.

Learn more at American Red Cross.

Product Safety 

Product recalls can lead to injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) works to save lives and keep families safe by reducing the unreasonable risk of injuries associated with consumer products. Visit CPSC Recalls to see if products in your home meet safety standards or have been recalled. Or, you can also call the CPSC Consumer Hotline at 800-638-2772.  

Car Seat Safety

Project Kids in Safety Seats (KISS) is a statewide program funded through the Maryland Highway Safety Office. Its mission is to reduce injuries and death among Maryland’s children by helping people obtain car seats and booster seats — and use them correctly every time a child rides in a motor vehicle.

Learn more at Maryland Department of Health.

Support the Child Injury Prevention Network

When you make a gift to support the Child Injury Prevention Network, you help us continue to provide an environment of hope and compassion for patients and their families.

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Links to Third-Party Websites

The above resources are intended for informational purposes only. These materials do not necessarily express the opinions of Johns Hopkins Medicine. These links are for convenience only, and the mention of any product, service, organization, activity or therapy are not intended to indicate an endorsement by or affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine.