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No Fear Zone: Modernizing Our Approaches to Community Education and Safety Messaging Part 1 Webinar
January 19, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Session Description:
Trauma/Burn center clinicians, injury/violence prevention, first responders, public educators, and community risk reduction (CRR) professionals are often requested by other well-meaning adults to “scare some sense” into the public and children participating in high-risk behaviors. Is this the best approach to educational interventions in today’s youth? Should graphic pictures and messages be used to motivate the public to engage in safer behaviors? Historically a topic of controversy, this thought-provoking session will explore the use of fear appeals and scare tactics in injury prevention, CRR efforts, safety education, and related messaging. Current evidence-informed best practices and ready-to-use tips in effective messaging to mitigate risk, save lives, and prevent injuries will be shared.
Trauma/Burn center clinicians, injury/violence prevention, first responders, public educators, and community risk reduction (CRR) professionals are often requested by other well-meaning adults to “scare some sense” into the public and children participating in high-risk behaviors. Is this the best approach to educational interventions in today’s youth? Should graphic pictures and messages be used to motivate the public to engage in safer behaviors? Historically a topic of controversy, this thought-provoking session will explore the use of fear appeals and scare tactics in injury prevention, CRR efforts, safety education, and related messaging. Current evidence-informed best practices and ready-to-use tips in effective messaging to mitigate risk, save lives, and prevent injuries will be shared.
About the Speaker 
Karla S. Klas, BSN, RN, CCRP
Managing Director, Injury/Violence Prevention and Community Outreach
Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center
www.traumaburn.org
[email protected]
Karla S. Klas, BSN, RN, CCRP
Managing Director, Injury/Violence Prevention and Community Outreach
Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center
www.traumaburn.org
[email protected]
Karla Klas, BSN, RN, CCRP manages the University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center’s nationally acclaimed community and family-centered injury prevention programs. Her 30-year distinguished career in burn/trauma critical care nursing, research, professional development training, mentoring, program management, public education, curriculum development, CRR, and injury prevention has produced numerous journal publications, textbook chapters and grant awards. She has attained multiple specialty certifications and leadership appointments to committees devoted to injury control. An award-winning educator, speaker, and author, Karla also mentors at-risk youth, volunteers in survivor support programs, and enjoys all kinds of outdoor adventures with her family. Learn more at: https://traumaburn.org/
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