Providence Everett’s New Injury and Violence Prevention Program

What’s New

Providence Everett is excited to announce the launch of a new injury and violence prevention program, the first of its kind in Snohomish County. Created by Sarah Brouwer, Providence Everett's trauma services injury prevention and community outreach educator, the program aims to create safer environments for children and the entire community through the promotion of responsible gun storage and open conversations about safety practices.

⇒ Even if you don't own a firearm, your children might spend time at homes with guns, making it essential for them to know how to stay safe and prevent accidents. Let's work together to make our community safer!

What to Expect

The program kicks off with a quarterly webinar in collaboration with BeSMART and the Snohomish County Health Department. BeSMART is a public education campaign focused on preventing gun injuries and deaths by encouraging responsible gun storage. The curriculum includes fostering open conversations and sharing practical safety practices, with a strong emphasis on safe storage.

Representatives from the Snohomish County Health Department will present for the first webinar:

• • Carlie Deatherage, a healthy communities specialist specializing in injury and violence prevention with a focus on firearms.
  • Peter Maier, an epidemiologist specializing in injury and violence reduction.
  • Juliet Scarpa, WA Mom's Demand Action regional lead.

They will share local statistics, programs, and resources to help us all stay informed and safe. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from experts and contribute to making our community safer.

Webinar Details:

• • Date: Thursday, March 27
  • Time: 7-8 p. m.

How to Register for the Webinar

Registering for the webinar is simple and quick. Follow these steps to secure your spot:

1. 1.        Visit the event website.
   2.        Navigate to the link titled, "register here."
   3.        Click on the registration link and fill out the required information.
   4.        Submit your registration and you will receive a confirmation email with the webinar details.

     Don't miss this important event. Together, we can make a difference.

About BeSMART

The Be SMART campaign was launched in 2015 to promote responsible gun ownership in order to reduce the deaths, injuries and trauma that can result when a child or teen is able to access a gun. Since that time, Be SMART volunteers have encouraged community leaders to come together to emphasize the importance of gun safety and the everyday actions we all can take to keep guns out of the hands of kids.

About Snohomish County Health Department

The Snohomish County Health Department provides public health services for all of Snohomish County. We work for a safer and healthier community through disease prevention, health promotion, and protection from environmental threats.

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