CADR
This Florida-based process brings together experts to review child fatalities, identify missed opportunities, and improve systems that protect children.
What is Child Abuse Death Review (CADR)?
What is the leading cause of unintentional deaths in children aged 1-4?
What is Drowning?
This U.S. state was the first to pass a law requiring pool fences.
What is California?
This advocate for drowning prevention and water safety education works tirelessly to raise awareness about the importance of pool safety after experiencing a personal tragedy.
Who is Casey McGovern?
Florida law requires all residential swimming pools to have a safety barrier such as a fence, alarm, or cover.
What is Law?
This safe sleep acronym, promoted by the Sleep Baby Safely initiative, reminds caregivers that babies should sleep Alone, on their Back, and in a Crib.
What is the ABCs of sleep?
This sleep position is recommended by pediatric experts to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID).
What is on their back?
This organization is known for its "Layers of Protection" approach to drowning prevention.
What is the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA)?
This biomechanical engineer and advocate for child safety has conducted extensive research on car seats and infant sleep products to ensure safer designs for children.
Who is Erin Mannen?
It is safe for babies to sleep in adult beds if a parent is nearby.
What is Myth?
One key component of CADR is reviewing this type of documentation to understand medical history and identify risk patterns in child abuse deaths.
What are medical records?
These type of bedding accessories increases the risk of suffocation in infants and is not recommended in cribs.
What are pillows and blankets?
A pool fence should be at least this height to effectively prevent child drowning.
What is 4 feet?
This advocate for children with disabilities works to promote inclusion, education, and resources for families, particularly in Florida.
Who is Stacey Hoaglund?
Florida law requires drowning prevention education in all public schools.
What is Myth?
This type of documentation is often reviewed during the CADR process to understand the medical circumstances surrounding a child’s death.
What are autopsy reports?
This factor is present in more than half of child fatality cases involving abuse, often contributing to unsafe environments.
What is substance abuse?
This item is often seen in pools and worn by children, but it is NOT considered a true layer of protection in drowning prevention.
What are floaties?
This child safety advocate and Florida State Senator has dedicated her career to protecting children from abuse and empowering survivors through education and legislation.
Who is Lauren Book?
Babies should sleep on their stomachs to prevent choking.
What is Myth?
This program was designed to educate families and serve as a visual reminder for those who have pools or plan to visit an area with a body of water.
What is Keep Kids Safe From Drowning?
This online tool, provided by the Florida Department of Health, allows users to access public health data and statistics.
What is Florida CHARTS (Community Health Assessment Resource Tool Set)?
Approximately 70% of child drowning incidents occur in this location.
What are residential swimming pools?
This advocate founded the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children after the tragic abduction and murder of his son, Adam.
Who is John Walsh?
Florida law requires pool gates to be self-closing and self-latching.
What is Law?