Community Education
BorderRAC community outreach and prevention programs available
- Safety on Wheels is a 1 to 2 hour presentation regarding safety on bicycles, skateboards, scooters and skates. The target audience is usually 3rd thru 6th grade students depending on the school structure. The presentation covers helmet safety and we do provide giveaways of a bicycle, skates, scooter, and skateboard.
- Senior Fall Prevention is an assessment of fall risks in the elderly population and education for prevention. The program is based on the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries) program of resources and tools available from the CDC.
- Shattered Dreams is an intensive and interactive project to increase awareness and deter teenage drinking and driving. It is a collaborative effort between multiple agencies and usually takes 4 to 6 months preparation. We provide this full scale exercise for two schools each year when possible.
- Stop the Bleed (B-Con) is a 2 hour presentation (1 hour lecture followed by hands on practice) for the general public regarding the National Initiative to control life threatening bleeding through tourniquet application and wound packing. The target audience is usually high school aged and above.
- Take 10 is a presentation and demonstration of hands only CPR for the general public. The target audience is school aged students through adults. All participants will return demonstrate what they have learned.
Other community presentations we provide include All Babies Cry (shaken baby syndrome) and ABC’s of Safe Sleeping (awareness for bed sharing suffocation and SIDS). We also have education handouts regarding Heart attacks, Senior Falls and Stroke including a screening tool.
These programs can positively impact students, faculty, parents, grandparent and other members of your community.
Community Flyers
- All Babies Cry: English - Spanish
- Cardiac Awareness: English - Spanish
- Halloween Safety: English - Spanish
- Heatstroke Infograph (2 Sided): English and Spanish
- Safe Kids - Heatstroke Awareness: English - Spanish
- Safe Sleeping: English - Spanish
- Senior Falls Awareness: English - Spanish
- Stroke Awareness: English - Spanish
Monthly Education Initiative Archives
JULY SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
ATV Injury Prevention: UMC El Paso
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Nationwide Children's Summer Safety Tips
APRIL SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative
Helpful Numbers
MARCH SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
National Capital Poison Center
Helpful Numbers
Poison Control 1(800) 222-1222
JANUARY SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
National Human Trafficking Hotline
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Helpful Numbers
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Text "BeFree" (233733)
Live Chat: humantraffickinghotline.org
DECEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
10 Ways to Stay Safe During the Holidays
10 Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress
Managing Mental Health Around the Holidays
Helpful Numbers
Suicide Prevention Hotline Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Linea directa para La Prevención del Suicidio : 988 o 1-800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Linea directa Nacional de Violencia Doméstica Numero: 1-800-799-7233
NOVEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
National Safety Council: Injury Facts
CDC: Injury Prevention and Control
NHTSA: Drunk Driving Awareness
Lose Weight for Good: Weight Management Tips
OCTOBER SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
Supporting Someone After Loss of a Baby
SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
STEADI - Patient and Caregiver Resources
AUGUST SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
JULY SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
JUNE SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
MAY SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
Health Safety Tips and Resources
Helpful Number
APRIL SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCTSI)
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Helpful Number
MARCH SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
Boys Town National Research Hospital
Household Poisons: Keeping Children Safe
Mayo Clinic: Diseases and Conditions
Poison Control: National Capital Poison Control
Helpful Number
Poison Control 1(800)222-1222
FEBRUARY SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
Top 10 Myths About Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Attack/Stroke Symptoms, Heart awareness month
Ways to take part in Heart Month
Regence raising awareness for heart disease
JANUARY SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
Helpful Numbers
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Text: “BeFree” (233733)
Live Chat: humantraffickinghotline.org
DECEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
Holidays 2021:'Tis the Season to Decorate Safely (Red Cross)
The 12 tips of Holiday Gifting
Suicide Hot Line National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping
McLean’s Guide to Managing Mental Health Around the Holidays
Helpful Numbers
Suicide Prevention Hotline Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Linea directa para La Prevención del Suicidio : 988 o 1-800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Linea directa Nacional de Violencia Doméstica Numero: 1-800-799-7233
NOVEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/all-injuries/
OCTOBER SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
https://www.napt.org/driverindex
https://www.schoolbus.org/national-school-bus-safety-week/
https://babyloss-awareness.org/
https://healthmatters.nyp.org/tips-to-support-someone-after-the-loss-of-a-baby/
https://staysafeonline.org/programs/cybersecurity-awareness-month/
https://alcoholcampaign.org/2022/09/24/sober-october-u-s/
SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/patient.html
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx
AUGUST SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/
https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety
https://www.txdot.gov/driver/safety/school-zone-safety.html
JULY SPOTLIGHT
Flyers
Helpful Links
https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics
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Flyers
Helpful Links
https://www.healthline.com/health/dry-drowning
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/firearms/index.html
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Flyers
Helpful Links
https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat
https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/heatstroke
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/extremeheat/
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Flyers
Helpful Links
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/
https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/distracted-driving
https://nationaltoday.com/sexual-assault-awareness-month/
https://www.legalvoice.org/sexual-harassment-at-work
Helpful Numbers
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Flyers
Helpful Links
https://www.boystownhospital.org
https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/safety/poisons/household-poisons
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases
Helpful Numbers
Poison Control: 1(800) 222-1222
Flyers
Helpful Links
Top 10 Myths About Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Attack/Stroke Symptoms, Heart awareness month
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease/top-10-myths-about-cardiovascular-disease
Ways to take part in Heart Month
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/sites/default/files/publications/25-WaysTakePartHeartMonth-2020-508_0.pdf
Regence raising awareness for heart disease
https://news.regence.com/blog/take-care-of-your-heart-regence-partners-with-the-american-heart-association-to-raise-awareness-for-heart-disease
Flyers
Helpful Links
Winter sport safety- and fun: https://saferide4kids.com/blog/winter-sports-fun-safety/
Older adults and extreme cold: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/emergency-preparedness/older-adults-extreme-cold/index.html
Cold weather animal safety: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/cold-weather-animal-safety
Human Trafficking: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/human-trafficking.html
Helpful Numbers
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Text: “BeFree” (233733)
Live Chat: humantraffickinghotline.org
Flyers
Holiday Parties and Keeping the Spirit
En Español
Helpful Links
Holidays 2021:'Tis the Season to Decorate Safely (Red Cross): https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/10-ways-to-stay-safe-while-decorating-for-the-holidays.html
A publication of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/611.pdf
The 12 tips of Holiday gifting: https://bestcare.org/news/20191210/12-tips-holiday-gifting
Fire Safety and Christmas Decorations: https://westtexaschimney.com/fire-safety-and-christmas-decorations/
Suicide Hot Line National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Alcohol Can Be a Risky Guest at Holiday Parties: https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=200270
Stress, Depression and the Holidays - Tips for coping: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544
McLean's Guide to Managing Mental Health Around the Holidays: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/mcleans-guide-managing-mental-health-around-holidays
Suicide Prevention Hotline Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Linea directa para La Prevención del Suicidio Número: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Linea directa Nacional de Violencia Doméstica Numero: 1-800-799-7233
Helpful Links
Injury Prevention: https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/injury-prevention
Injury Prevention & Control: https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/injury-prevention
MADD - No More Victims: https://www.madd.org/the-problem/
National Fire Protection Association: https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Seasonal-fire-causes/Thanksgiving
Preventable Injury-Related Deaths: https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/all-injuries/overview/
Texas Impaired Driving Task Force: https://www.texasimpaireddrivingtaskforce.org/
Helpful Links
https://www.cdc.gov/sids/Parents-Caregivers.html
https://www.cdc.gov/sids/data.html
https://healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/Preventing-SIDS.aspx
Preventing Falls! (Caidas de Personas Mayores)
Helpful Links
https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-Brochure-StayIndependent-508.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/steadi-rx.html
https://www.cdc.gov/falls/facts.html
SHARING THE ROAD
https://youtu.be/nERko-B8sgM
Pedestrian Safety
Bicycle Safety
Driver Safety
Helpful Links
https://www.nhtsa.gov/share-road-its-everyones-responsibility
https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/
https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/traffic/safety/share-road/pedestrians.html
Heatstroke by the Numbers
Circumstances Resulting in Heatstroke Deaths in Children
The Issue with Heatstroke
(ACT) Avoid, Create Reminders, Take Action
Helpful Links
https://www.nhtsa.gov/search?keywords=heatstroke
https://www.childrenssafetynetwork.org/child-safety-topics/heatstroke-in-cars
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/specificgroups.html
Helpful Links
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/gun-safety.html
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/firearms/index.html
Kids Have Strokes Too!
Stroke Warning Signs in Children
Pediatric Stroke Statistics
Helpful Links
American Heart Association
Kids Health
CHASA
Know the Facts
Types of Child Abuse
Child Abuse Prevention links
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/fastfact.html
https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Child_Safety/report_abuse.asp
Report Abuse
By Phone: 1-800-252-5400
Online: Texas Abuse Hotline External Link https://www.txabusehotline.org/
Abuse Hotline toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nationwide, or report with DFPS secure website and get a response within 24 hours. Emailed reports cannot be accepted.