Violence Prevention ECHO: Child Maltreatment in New Mexico; Pediatric Firearm Injury Prevention
This session of the Violence Prevention ECHO includes a presentation on:
Child Maltreatment in New Mexico — Statistics and Grant Findings
Theresa Cruz, PhD, University of New Mexico
Pediatric Firearm Injury Prevention
Jeffrey Birnbaum, M.D., Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), University of Southern California
The Violence Prevention ECHO is an 8-week, one hour per week virtual program for all health professionals, first responders, public health professionals, legal personnel, and educators. The curriculum is designed to create a community of practice among health care providers, increasing knowledge and self-efficacy regarding the selected aspects of violence across the lifespan related to gun safety. The program will provide important communication skills and calls for action.
Topics include Communication Skills, Domestic Violence, Substance Use, and Harm Reduction.
Medical Director: Joanna G. Katzman, MD, MSPH
Co-Medical Director: Eileen Barrett, MD
The Violence Prevention ECHO is supported by the Silver Hill Academy for Research & Education (SHARE).