Vocab
young person in a transitional phase between childhood and adulthood; includes preteens and teenagers
Adolescent
are the leading cause of death among children in the United States.
Unintentional Injuries
After-school programs are a community resource offered at many community centers and
schools
How many people aged 0 to 19 are treated in emergency departments for unintentional injuries each year in the U.S.
more than 9.2 million
also referred to as Social Services
Child Protective Services
government official or employee
Public Servant
Reading product labels is recommended to prevent
Poisonings
is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of unintentional injuries
Kids Safe Worldwide
contribute to improving safety through legislation, law enforcement and community resources.
Public Servants
expanded the use of Amber Alerts
PROTECT Act
concerned with improving human welfare
Humanitarian
avoid holding a child while cooking to prevent
burns
is a federal agency of the Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
The United Nations Children’s Fund works in how many countries
190
requires background checks for foster and adoptive parents
Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act
law specifying the timeframe after the commission of a crime during which legal action can be pursued
Statue of Limitations
Open communication with teens can prevent
Risky Behaviors
In what year was the Poison Prevention Packaging Act enacted
1970
is a state run government agency
Child Protective Services
addresses mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect
Local and state legislation