TBRHSC Trauma Program

Continuing the Conversation

Youth Injury
Prevention
Program

Interactive, evidence-informed injury prevention education that helps youth recognize risks, make informed choices and build practical skills for everyday life.

Youth participating in injury prevention programming

Our Approach: Recognize. Decide. Thrive.

Building knowledge. Building confidence. Building safer communities.

Recognize Decide Thrive Youth Injury Prevention framework

Program Topics

Program topics are guided by local injury trends, trauma data and the needs of youth in Northwestern Ontario.
Topics may include:

Road &
Transportation Safety
Substance Use
& Harm Reduction
Healthy Relationships &
Personal Safety
Digital &
Online Safety
Mental Wellness &
Healthy Coping
Injury Prevention &
Emergency Response

What to Expect

Interactive

Youth participate through discussions, activities and real-life scenarios.

Evidence-Informed

Programming reflects local trauma and injury data.

Age Appropriate

Content is tailored specifically to the developmental stage of youth.

Community Connected

Sessions incorporate local experts, community resources and referral pathways.

FAMILY, CAREGIVER & EDUCATOR RESOURCE

Continue the Conversation

Help youth continue learning beyond the program. Explore conversation starters, simple activities and trusted resources matched to the YIP-E and YIP rooms.

Questions About YIP?

Contact the TBRHSC Trauma Program Injury Prevention Leads.

Deanna Kroker, RN

Regional Injury Prevention Lead

Ashley Paglaro, RN

Regional Injury Prevention Lead

Together with our community partners, we help young people RECOGNIZE risks, DECIDE with confidence, and THRIVE in their lives and communities.