Violence Prevention
Gun Safety with Stop the Bleed Training
Upstate Trauma Services in collaboration with Safe Kids, Upstate NY & University Police provides a joint presentation entitled, “Penetrating Trauma Prevention & Safe Gun Handling.”
Created and geared towards first time gun owners, this presentation highlights additional material to support the Stop the Bleed mission with expansive discussion on the pathophysiology of penetrating injuries.
Additionally, it provides visual and interactive aids to better understand different types of injuries related to velocity. Finally, it supports caregivers and families on initiating healthy communication around proper gun storage.
Resources provided include materials endorsed by Project ChildSafe and the following:
- Gun Locks
- Safe Storage Pledges
- Information on:
- Firearms and suicide prevention
- Gun Safety and your health
- 10 Tips for Firearm Safety in your phone
- Hunting Safety Checklist for families
Please email Upstate’s Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator Anthony Scalise to request a course or for additional information visit Project Child Safe.
To request bleeding control training visit Upstate - Stop the Bleed Training
Upstate Trauma Services would be happy to table at an event providing vital information regarding gun safety and bleeding control information.
For availability and further information contact Anthony Scalise or call 315-464-4774.
When a patient presents with intentional violent trauma, a Violence Trauma Assessment is completed
Based on this assessment, an individual plan is formulated with the goal of preventing further injury
They are followed throughout their hospitalization and after discharge
Referrals are made to community partners that provide many valuable resources, including:
- Mental health care
- Primary care
- Mentorship
- Safe/secure housing
- School & educational opportunities
- Obtaining employment
- Support with substance use disorders
- Food, clothing
- Disability assistance
- Legal help
- Child care
- Various other services
Participants remain in the program until they feel independently safe and secure
