In this one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, Karyn Brownson, MSW, explores the latest research linking brain and social development with injury prevention.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basics of how the brain develops from birth to age 24.
- Think about injury data through a brain development lens.
- List two ways in which understanding connections between brain development and injury can improve and inform prevention practices.
Intended Audiences
Local, state, and tribal public health professionals; people interested in violence and injury prevention with children and youth
Presenter
Karyn Brownson, MSW, Community Safety Manager, Public Health – Seattle & King County
Discussion Questions
- How have you used research on brain development to inform your prevention work, or how might you apply this information?
- How does this information help you think differently about your local data or prevention practices?
- Where else in public health practice could a brain development lens be useful for prevention efforts?
Air Date:
Tuesday, November 28, 2017, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PST
Topics:
Violence and Injury Prevention
Format:
Webinar
Duration:
1 hour
Cost:
Free
Series:
Hot Topics in Practice