HOW YOU CAN HELP Prevention
Prevention Efforts
"It's a great program to prevent abuse." --ParentHere are some helpful links:
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Prevention efforts to educate remain the key component in decreasing the incidence of SBS. SBS support groups and others can help in some way, big or small. Parents, child care providers, and other caregivers are encouraged to educate others. Volunteering at a local agency with a SBS prevention program is another way to help educate the public as well as soliciting donations for a SBS prevention agency, either through individual or corporate contributions. Political activism to initiate and support legislation mandating that hospitals inform parents of the dangers of shaking babies and that schools educate on the middle and high school levels about the dangers of shaking babies. In addition, legislation that requires that child care providers complete a child abuse course, including information on the dangers of shaking babies, before they begin caring for children. Legislation should be backed by a plan for funding up front so that programs are not created by law, but unable to accomplish their objectives due to lack of funding.
Signs & Symptoms Shaken Children Can Have Learning Disabilities We know that even 25% of children who appear to have no bad effects from having been shaken can still experience learning disabilities when they ... READ MORE |
Education is Prevention
Shaken Baby Syndrome is 100% preventable.
A major step in prevention will be achieved if the public health message "Never Shake a Baby" can be made part of our culture, just like "Don't Drink and Drive". Many people don't know that shaking a baby or a toddler can be dangerous.
is two fold.
1. Educate the public about the serious medical and legal consequences of shaking a baby, provide methods of coping with the stressful demands of a crying baby or difficult toddler, and provide guidance on selecting caregivers for infants and young children.
2. Deliver tailored messaging with coping information to those who are at higher risk of shaking a baby, and equip those providing guidance and service to high-risk groups with the appropriate Never Shake A Baby Arizona prevention resources.