Areas of Focus
ACEs and Other Emerging Injury Prevention Areas
The U-M Injury Prevention Center has an emerging portfolio in adverse childhood experiences, child maltreatment, burns, drowning, substance abuse, and pediatric injuries. From funded exploratory studies to educational events, we are working to find ways to prevent injury across populations in the Great Lakes Region and the United States. Below you’ll find links to more information about our work in this area, as well as a listing of members doing work or interested in this area. We invite you to explore and join us as we move forward to advance research and prevention.
A Summary of Evidence-Based Child Maltreatment Prevention Programs--Triple P and the Nurse-Family Partnership
U-M IPC Lunchtime Seminar: Dr. Maria Muzik, Child Maltreatment
ACEs & Other Emerging Areas News & Events
04.26.23
Second Annual Suicide Research Symposium
The second annual Suicide Research Symposium, a free online conference, will take place April 26-28,…
11.27.22
SAVE the DATE: Safety 2022 – 14th World Conference on Injury Prevention & Safety Promotion: Postponed to November 27-30, 2022
Injury prevention and safety promotion is a maturing area. It involves many disciplines and interest…
04.11.22
2022 National Water Safety Conference
NDPA MISSION United, we can prevent the tragedy of drowning! We believe that together we…
05.05.22
U-M Injury Prevention Center Newsletter April 2022
This month’s highlights include new IPV-focused visual abstracts in the areas of alcohol-involved overdose deaths…
04.18.22
New Visual Abstract: Alcohol-involved Overdose Deaths in U.S. Veterans
New Visual Abstract: Alcohol-involved Overdose Deaths in U.S. Veterans The University of Michigan Injury Prevention…
04.01.22
Featured in PBS Interview: Core Faculty Dr. Erin Bonar Speaks on Cannabis and Driving Under the Influence
Featured in PBS Interview: Core Faculty Dr. Erin Bonar Speaks on Cannabis and Driving Under…
Latest Publications on ACEs & Other Emerging Areas
ACEs & Other Emerging Areas Information & Tools
Massive Open Online Course--Child Maltreatment Section
Prevention Resources
Summary of Evidence-Based Child Maltreatment Prevention Programs–Triple P and the Nurse-Family Partnership
This handout highlights the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program, a community health program for low-income, first-time moms and their babies, and the Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) program, a multi-level system of interventions for parents with children from birth to 16 years.
Summary of an Evidence-Based Child Maltreatment Program–The Period of PURPLE Crying
This handout highlights the Period of PURPLE Crying, an evidence-based Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma prevention program that supports parents and caregivers in understanding typical crying features of normal infants.
Funded Research Projects Focused on ACEs & Other Emerging Areas
The U-M Injury Prevention Center has funded current and past injury prevention research projects focusing on ACEs and other emerging areas of injury prevention. Peruse the projects listed below.
Core Faculty and Practitioners with Expertise in ACEs & Other Emerging Areas
Professor and Marion Elizabeth Blue Endowed Chair in Children and Families, School of Social Work, University of Michigan
Director, Center for the Study of Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking and Health (DASH), School of Nursing, University of Michigan
Co-Director, Outreach and Translation Core, University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Injury Prevention Program Lead, Pediatric Trauma Program, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, University of Michigan
Clinical Information Analyst, Pediatric Trauma, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan
Associate Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Michigan State University
Managing Director, Injury Prevention and Community Outreach, University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center
Assistant Professor, Division of Public Health, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University
Associate Director, Global Public Health, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Members with Interest/Expertise in ACEs & Other Emerging Areas
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Abdellahi El Moustapha
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MAURITANIA. -
Ahmed Mostafa, PhD
University of Michigan -
Albert King, PhD
Wayne State University -
Amanda Wyman
Bronson Methodist Hospital -
Amy A. Randall, MSN, RN
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital -
Anita Arthur
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services -
Anna Reeve, MSW
Metro Health Hospital -
Anne Buu, PhD
University of Michigan -
Annise Wassman, EdS
Mesa Public Schools -
Anthony Chiodo, MD
University of Michigan -
Archana Dineshkumar Manhachery, MSc
Indira Gandhi National Open University, India -
Aron K. Barbey, Ph.D.
Beckman Institute -
Ashley Seabolt, LPC
network180 -
Autumn Rae Florimbio, PhD
University of Michigan -
Benita Arokiaraj, MPH
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health -
Brandon Bond, BA
University of Michigan -
Bridget Fox
St John of God Kerry Services -
Caitlin Brauer, MSW
FairSky Foundation -
Carmen Butcher-Houston, MSW
Legacy/Sums Guidance & Therapy -
Carrie Cantrell, LMSW, MPH
Phoenix Children's Hospital -
Cate Vreede, MPH
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services -
Cathy Reisfield
Dependable Dogs: Training for Success at Both Ends of the Leash, Kids & Dogs: Safer Together -
Chad Engelhardt
Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School -
Chastity Flint, BSN, RN
Driscoll Health Plan -
Cheryl Stevenson, MSN, RN, TCRN
Bronson Methodist Hospital -
Christian Lumaj
University of Michigan -
Claire Arnott, BA
Open University -
Craig Dunham
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians -
Craig Dunham
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Cynthia Arfken, PhD
Wayne State University