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Governing for Results 2 - Washington State Digital Archives

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<strong>Washington</strong> Council <strong>for</strong> Prevention of Child Abuse and NeglectAn infant not shaken is a tragedy avoidedShaken Baby Syndrome is all-too-tragic evidence that babies indeed are fragile.And the tragic outcomes of tiny children shaken severely by adults often areportrayed in our courts and the news media.An educational ef<strong>for</strong>t by the <strong>Washington</strong> Council <strong>for</strong> Prevention of Child Abuseand Neglect and Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center warns of thedangers of shaking infants.<strong>Results</strong>★ "Babies Are Fragile," a public service announcement (PSA) featuring Sonicsstar Gary Payton has earned generous air time throughout the state -- plusthe Crystal Award of Excellence sponsored by the Communicators Awardsfrom an independent organization of communications professionals.★ Plans to produce another PSA -- this time featuring Drew Bledsoe, <strong>for</strong>mer<strong>Washington</strong> <strong>State</strong> University football star who now plays <strong>for</strong> the New EnglandPatriots.★ A stronger message -- "Never shake a child" to replace "Please don't shake achild."★ More direct in<strong>for</strong>mation on the possible results of severe shaking be providedto better in<strong>for</strong>m the public.★ Plans to develop training sessions on Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention <strong>for</strong>professionals in the child abuse prevention field and <strong>for</strong> volunteers who willshare this in<strong>for</strong>mation with care givers and their communities.Team Members: Kikora Dorsey, Mira Bacungan, Debbie Anastasi Black,Frances Carr, Claudia Feigner, Diederik Peters, Fredi Rector, Kelly StockmanReid, and Jonathan Stacks.CONTACT: Kikora Dorsey (206) 464-615174

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