Key Projects and Programs
Over the last 25 years, the work of the BCIRPU has had a lasting impact on policy and practice in British Columbia. Please see below for a selection of programs and partnerships.
Active & Safe Central
Active & Safe has injury statistics, risk factors, and prevention information for over 50 sports and recreational activities.
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Brain Waves School Program
BCIRPU delivers free, informative, and fun neuroscience presentations for students in grades 4 to 6, virtually and in-person.
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Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT)
This internationally recognized resource provides free training for concussion recognition, diagnosis, and management. CATT receives over 14,000 visits per month.
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Cost of Injury
This resource is an interactive tool created to help people understand the human and economic cost of preventable injuries.
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Finding Balance BC
Each year, BCIRPU coordinates BC Seniors' Fall Prevention Awareness Week, focused on preventing falls and fall-related injuries among BC seniors, through Finding Balance BC.
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The Community Against Preventable Injuries (Preventable)
Since 2006, BCIRPU has had a strategic partnership with Preventable, a province-wide social marketing campaign aimed at changing attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours toward preventable injuries.
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Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome BC
This initiative implements the Period of PURPLE Crying© Program to all new families across the province. BC has continued to maintain the lowest incidence rates of traumatic head injury by child maltreatment in Canada.
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BC Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program
BCIRPU administers this annual grant program that provides funding for road safety projects across BC.
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