WELCOME TO THE
TRIBAL INJURY PREVENTION
RESOURCE CENTER
The Tribal Injury Prevention Resource Center (TIPRC) provides technical assistance, training, resources and tools for motor vehicle safety to tribes, tribal organizations and programs nationwide.
OUR LONG TERM
GOAL
The Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) is excited to announce the creation of the Tribal Injury Prevention Resource Center (TIPRC).
This program serves all American Indian/Alaska Native tribal and urban communities across the country.
The TIPRC mission is to provide technical assistance and training to promote the implementation of evidence-based best practices in motor vehicle safety throughout Indian Country with the goal of reducing injuries and fatalities associated with motor vehicle crashes.
KEY PROJECT OBJECTIVES
BEST PRACTICES
Increase the reach and impact of tribal motor vehicle injury prevention best practices and lessons learned by enhancing traffic safety capacity among tribes.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provide technical assistance (direct and virtual) on a routine basis to tribes and tribal organizations nationwide focused upon proven, evidence-based strategies for motor vehicle safety programs.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & DISSEMINATION
Produce culturally-appropriate small media products to raise awareness of motor vehicle safety and serve as a clearinghouse for dissemination of existing resources and tools to support tribal motor vehicle safety programs.
TRAINING
Offer training (in-person and webinars) on proven countermeasures and evidence-based strategies for motor vehicle injury prevention.
TIPRC TECHNICAL SUPPORT
+ Assist with CPS Car Seat Check Points (Serve as CPSTs)
+ Local surveillance of MVC data (injuries, fatalities, CRS use/misuses, and seat belt usage)
+ Database development and management
+ Assessment development and implementation
+ Resources for best practices for Tribal motor vehicle injury prevention and safety
+ Tribal plan and policy development for motor vehicle safety
+ Help Tribal Nations identify funding opportunities for Tribal injury prevention programs or projects
+ Partnership development
+ Tools and document development to support program operations (Ex: Car Seat Applications or Checkpoint Templates)
TRIBAL INJURY PREVENTION
TRAININGS
IHS Intermediate Injury Prevention (Level 2)
This course reviews the basics of understanding injury data, workgroup building, program planning, evaluation, and marketing. The course will include several hands-on community and computer-based activities. Upon completing the course, those who attend are able to describe the complex causes of injury.
