News: Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy

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Homicide rates in Clark County were the lowest in five years; however education about safe sleeping habits for infants and motor vehicle safety still needed to reduce fatality rates.
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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research center tackles tough issues in child wellbeing through community programs and legislative advocacy.

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Study finds Nevada’s kids have healthier habits this year, but accessing health care continues to be a problem.

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Prevent Child Abuse Nevada, a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ initiative, will host a community resource fair to mark April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Prevent Child Abuse Nevada heads to Nevada Legislature April 2 for Children's Week.
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Annual report calls for suicide prevention education starting in elementary school.

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Event raises awareness of the critical issues affecting quality of life for children in Nevada.
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Parents cite affordability as major barrier to maintaining kids’ medical care.

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Outreach urges single parents to keep kids in mind when choosing a partner.

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Annual Report Calls for Education Aimed at Safe Sleeping Environments, Prenatal Care and Drowning Prevention
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Annual Report Assesses Health Status Of Children Entering School in Nevada; Info Used to Guide Policies, Target Interventions

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Annual Child Death Review Tracks Incidents of Child Fatalities and Arms County Officials with Needed Information to Drive Prevention Efforts