Promoting Personal Injury Prevention in Schools

Elementary

• At Home Alone Family Handbook
  A handbook for parents and children to help assess child readiness and take necessary preparations to be left home alone safely.
• Colour Me Safe (external link) (ages 4-7)
  A colouring book designed for children ages four to seven. Throughout the book, the Safe Family takes simple steps to prevent injuries.
• Elmer the Safety Elephant (external link)
  A community safety website with interactive games for children and educational resources for teachers.
• SunSense program (external link)
  The SunSense program supports schools in creating a sun-safe environment and developing a SunSense policy to protect staff and students through education and awareness of sun-safe practices.
• Teaching your children about safety
  Things to consider when teaching children about safety.

Elementary & secondary

• Kids in the Know (external link)
  Interactive website for parents and educators on teaching children about personal safety. Offers lesson plans for grades K-9.
• Parachute (external link)
  A national, charitable organization dedicated to preventing injury and saving lives. Parachute's injury prevention programming and advocacy efforts help Canadians to reduce their risks of injury while enjoying long lives lived to the fullest.
• SMARTRISK No Regrets (external link)
  A national program for high schools to learn how to prevent injuries and take smart risks.
• Young Cyclist Guide (external link)
  A guide from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation with information on bicycle equipment, riding tips and the rules of the road to keep you cycling safe.

Elementary & secondary

• Canada Safety Council (external link)
  Non-profit organization dedicated to safety education and policy change.
• Cycling in Halton
  Cycling maps, law and enforcement, safety, and the environment.
• Distracted Driving
  Get the facts about distracted driving and changing behaviours.
• Distracted Driving (use of hand-held devices) (external link)
  The Ministry of Transportation covers what you need to know about Ontario's ban on hand-held devices while driving.
• Halton Catholic District School Board Concussion Protocol (external link)
  Concussion protocol, information and fact sheets for parents and students.
• School Board Policy on Concussions (external link)
  The Ontario Ministry of Education's school board policy on concussions (PPM 158).
• National Safe Driving Week (external link)
  Canada’s Safety Council facts and recommendations on the risks of combining driving with the use of alcohol or substances.
• Ontario's Physical Education Safety Guidelines (external link)
  The Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines, managed by Ophea, represent the minimum standards for risk management practice for school boards.
• OPHEA Evidence Informed Concussion Protocol (external link)
  September 2014 concussion appendices developed in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the Think First Concussion Education and Awareness Committee, and the Awareness Working Group of the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion Strategy.
• Safe Proms (external link)
  Halton Regional Police Service reminds students to follow key safety rules when enjoying their night on the town, with a link to personal safety at parties.
• Safety and Security Tips (external link)
  Learn from the Halton Regional Police Service about keeping safe.
• Winter Driving (external link)
  Tips from the Halton Regional Police Service to help improve driving safety during the winter months.
• Winter Safety (external link)
  Snow safety topics from the Halton Regional Police Service: climate and clothing, tobogganing, skiing, snowmobiling, snowbanks and snowballs, road hockey, and Breaking Through Ice: self-rescue.

Elementary & secondary

• Is It Worth It? (external link)
  A Teen Driver Safety Campaign that aims to prevent injury and save lives by reducing distracted, impaired and aggressive driving. High school students will be spreading the news in their schools on smart decision-making behind the wheel.
• Safe Communities Halton Hills (external link)
  To support the establishment and implementation of a coordinated approach to addressing safety issues in the Region of North Halton through inter-agency and local community group awareness, communication, co-operation and action.
• Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (external link) (SAVIS)
  Organization advocating against violence in the community at large and promoting prevention through community education. Offers in-class presentations for grades 6-8.