STOP at 4”: The Campaign to STOP Window Falls
STOP at 4”: The Campaign to STOP Window Falls
STOP at 4”: The Campaign to STOP Window Falls
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STATE & LOCAL HISTORY:<br />
Child <strong>Window</strong> <strong>Falls</strong><br />
2001: A child died and efforts by an <strong>at</strong><strong>to</strong>rney <strong>to</strong> pass window fall legisl<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
failed.<br />
2004: <strong>Window</strong> fall injury issue identified by OHSU’s Injury Free Coalition.<br />
Partnered with Tual<strong>at</strong>in Valley Fire & Rescue <strong>to</strong> promote Bugs Out/Kids In<br />
project in Washing<strong>to</strong>n County.<br />
2008: Continuing falls issue raises regional, st<strong>at</strong>e, and local concern.<br />
Safe Kids Policy & Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Committee revisits issue, considers<br />
legisl<strong>at</strong>ion, but determines d<strong>at</strong>a sources needed first.<br />
2008: Randall Children’s Hospital awarded Safety S<strong>to</strong>re grant and<br />
positions large effort around window safety prevention<br />
and educ<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
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