SummaryThe Indiana University School of Medicine Safety
Education and Outreach department, formerly known as Community
Education and Child Advocacy, operates a not-for-profit Safety
Store that offers low-cost or free safety products, including
products for children with health care needs or disabilities.
Trained staff educate families on how to use the products and
practice injury prevention and emergency preparedness regularly.
Numerous anecdotal stories suggest that the Safety Store has
saved lives, prevented injuries, and increased family confidence
and capabilities for keeping children safe.Suggestive: The
evidence consists of anecdotal reports of lives saved and
injuries prevented. Developing OrganizationsIndiana University
School of Medicine Date First Implemented2005 Vulnerable
Populations > Children; Disabled (physically) Problem
AddressedAccidents at home are a major cause of injury and death
for children and adolescents. Safety products can help prevent
these accidents, but parents may not know abou