Injury and Violence Prevention Resources
Child Injury Prevention
| National | State |
| Children's Safety Network | Prevent Child Abuse Indiana |
| Injury Free Coalition for Kids | Safe Kids Indiana |
| National Safe Kids Campaign | |
| Prevent Child Injury |
Infant Safe Sleep
| National | State |
| Cribs for Kids | Baby Safety Shower Toolkit |
| Safe to Sleep | First Candle: Infant Suffocation |
Older Adult Falls Prevention
| National | State |
| CDC STEADI | Indiana Fall Prevention Coalition |
| National Council of Aging | Stepping On Leader Training |
Drug Overdose Prevention
| National | State |
| SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Toolkit | Bitterpill: Indiana Attorney General's Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force |
Sexual Violence Prevention
| National | State |
| CDC Sexual Violence Prevention | Sexual Violence Primary Prevention |
Suicide Prevention
| National | State |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | |
| Suicide Prevention Resource Center | Indiana Suicide Prevention |
Brain Injury Resources
| National | State |
| Brain Injury Association of America | Brain Injury Association of Indiana |
| Brainline | Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana |
Other Injury Prevention Resources
Trauma Centers
Indiana trauma centers conduct injury prevention outreach programs within their communities. These programs consist primarily of educational activities and events designed to raise community awareness of injuries and the personal safety measures that one can take to prevent these injuries from occurring. Listed below are Indiana trauma centers with available injury prevention websites.
- Child Injury Prevention
National
- Children's Safety Network offers infographics, resource guides, webinars, and fact sheets on various child safety topics, such as bike safety, drowning prevention, playground safety, and more.
- Injury Free Coalition for Kids includes more than 42 sites throughout the country that work to help people make their communities safer.
- National Safe Kids Campaign works to help families and communities keep kids safe from injuries. Visit to find safety tips to prevent injuries in youth and learn more about child safety laws in each state.
- Prevent Child Injury creates various toolkits addressing child safety topics to support week-long outreach campaigns. Visit to find toolkits you may use in your own outreach efforts or to be part of the larger campaign.
State
- Prevent Child Abuse Indiana’s mission is to be the voice in Indiana for preventing child abuse in all its forms. Visit their website to request educational brochures, schedule a live training, or view their webinar recordings on child safety.
- Infant Safe Sleep
National
- Cribs for Kids prevents infant sleep-related deaths by educating parents and caregivers on the importance of practicing safe sleep for their babies and providing portable cribs to families.
- Safe to Sleep provides resources and printable materials about safe infant sleep basics for families.
State
- Baby Safety Shower Toolkit provides information on how to host a Baby Safety Shower for expectant families in your community.
- First Candle: Infant Suffocation is committed to ending Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Learn more about the Indiana Chapter.
- Older Adult Falls Prevention
National
- CDC STEADI is an initiative to help reduce fall risk among older patients. Visit to learn more about STEADI and discover resources to help integrate fall prevention in your practice.
- National Council of Aging has information for older adults and caregivers to prevent falls. Visit to learn more and to take an online Falls Free Check Up.
State
- Indiana Fall Prevention Coalition seeks to improve the well-being of older adults and at risk individuals in Indiana by raising awareness of fall prevention. Visit to learn more about falls prevention and find educational videos.
- Drug Overdose Prevention
National
- SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Toolkit provides strategies to healthcare providers, communities, and local governments for developing practices and policies to help prevent opioid-related overdoses and deaths.
State
- Bitterpill: Indiana Attorney General's Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force. Learn more about preventing drug overdose prevention and where to get treatment for substance use disorder.
- Gender-Based Violence Prevention
National
- CDC Sexual Violence Prevention provides fast facts, prevention strategies, and data about sexual violence.
- Love is Respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline can be called, texted, or instant messaged if you need help. Visit their website to find resources on getting help, identifying abuse, planning for safety, or supporting others.
- Ujima – The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community develops new training and outreach tools to reduce violence against Black women. Visit to find training resources and technical assistance opportunities that center the wellbeing of Black women.
State
- Domestic Violence Network is based in Central Indiana and offers several programs to lead cultural change toward ending domestic violence. Visit their Resources tab to find an extensive list of national and Central Indiana resources.
- Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence supports domestic violence programs throughout Indiana. Visit to find upcoming trainings, learn more about their programs, and locate local domestic violence and housing resources.
- Sexual Violence Primary Prevention. Learn more about the state plan to prevent sexual violence and the Office of Women’s Health’s Rape Prevention and Education Program.
- Suicide Prevention
National
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention educates the public about mental health and suicide prevention, supports survivors, and advocates for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention.
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center provides consultation, training, and resources to enhance suicide prevention efforts. Visit to find programs, toolkits, webinars, and online courses to help you take effective action.
State
- Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide offers programming to educate youth and adults to help them recognize, react, and find appropriate resources to prevent abuse and suicide.
- Brain Injury Resources
National
- Brain Injury Association of America provides education to the public about brain injuries, fosters the development of community for those impacted by brain injury, and provides resources for those who are living with a brain injury.
- Brainline provides resources for anyone affecte by brain injury or PTSD, including those with brain injuries, their family and friends, and the professionals that work with them. they also provide military-specific information and resources on traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
State
- Brain Injury Association of Indiana supports and advocates for people with brain injuries and their families. Visit to find support groups, support resources, and education & training opportunities.
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana provides personalized, compassionate care for individuals facing life-changing injury or illnesses, such as brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and more.
- Other Injury Prevention Resources
National
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
- CDC-funded Injury Control Research Centers
- Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologists
- Evidence-Based Violence Prevention Programs
- Injury Epidemiology Journal
- Safety Lit
- Safe States Alliance
- Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR)
State
- Trauma Centers
Indiana trauma centers conduct injury prevention outreach programs within their communities. These programs consist primarily of educational activities and events designed to raise community awareness of injuries and the personal safety measures that one can take to prevent these injuries from occurring. Listed below are Indiana trauma centers with available injury prevention websites.
