The Riverside County Injury Prevention Services develops and implements strategies that will reduce the severity of injuries, disability and death due to unintentional injuries to residents in Riverside County.

GOALS

• Determine the most common causes of preventable injuries in a community by obtaining community level data

• Conduct needs assessment for the target populations, considering common risk factors and community needs

• To design interventions to address injury problem

• To work with existing groups to form coalitions or task force

• Expand successful prevention programs throughout the county as needed

• Provide community education and outreach