Annual Columbia Center for Injury Science and Prevention Symposium
Applying an Equity Lens to Injury and Violence Prevention
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Welcome Address - Dr. Charles Branas, Center Director
Symposium Moderator - Dr. Joyce Pressley
Lightning Round & Panel Discussion: Equity and Disparities in Injury and Violence Prevention
10:10am
Re-prioritizing traffic stops to reduce motor vehicle crash outcomes and racial disparities - Mike Dolan Fliss
Positive childhood experiences promote resilience and recovery in the face of adversity and creativity - Danielle Laraque-Arena/Robert Sege
Keynote Presentation
11:15am
“Punishment, Race & Social Bonds: A History of Law Enforcement in America” - Dr. Ekow Yankah, Professor of Law
- Break 12:15pm -
Updates to Injury and Violence Prevention from our Partners
1:00pm
Injury Free Coalition for Kids (Injury Prevention Day) - Estelle Johnson
Columbia Scientific Union for the Reduction of Gun Violence (SURGE) - Sonali Rajan
Trauma Free NYC - Virginia Rauh
Northeast Caribbean Injury Prevention Network - Cindy Rogers
Roundtable Topics
1:30pm
Fostering resilience: Adverse and positive childhood experiences - Danielle Laraque-Arena/Bob Sege
Gun violence and advances in firearm safety - Sonali Rajan/Nina Agrawal
Advances and challenges in transportation safety - Joyce Pressley/Michael Bauer /Mike Dolan Fliss
Older adult falls prevention: Successful program pivots during COVID - Hillary Faas/Ayden Jones/Kristi Ladowski
Substance use and abuse - Silvia Martins
Injury Prevention Day: Plans for year 2 - Estelle Johnson