Booster Seat Educational Campaign for Inner-City Milwaukee

Improving booster seat use to decrease child morbidity and mortality in Milwaukee’s inner-city

Full Project Name:Booster Seat Educational Campaign for Inner-City MilwaukeePrimary Community Organization:Milwaukee Urban LeaguePrimary Academic Partner:Suzanne Brixey, MD, PediatricsAward Amount:$25,000

Award Date

April2005

Project Duration:12 months

Project Description Narrative:

In Milwaukee’s inner-city, there is an alarming rate of improper restraint and resulting injuries in children aged 4-8 due to motor vehicle accidents, Through this project, a coalition will be established to develop a culturally competent and family-focused educational campaign aimed at reducing child morbidity and mortality due to motor vehicle accidents.

The project aims to create a community-based educational campaign that not only improves booster seat utilization in Milwaukee's inner-city but that also contributes to the collective effort to enhance child safety in motor vehicles across the country.

Community partners: The Injury Free Coalition, SAFE KIDS, the Trauma Injury Prevention Program, Children’s Health Education Center