Advocacy is one of the cornerstones of SAVIR's misssion. To assist members in knowing how to become an effective advocate the following resources may be helpful.

Recorded Webinars on Injury and Violence Prevention Advocacy:

• From Injury Research to Practice & Policy: How Can We Make a Difference?  Linda Degutis, DrPH, MSN, Associate Professor of Surgery and Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, Section of Emergency Medicine. Recorded 10/10/2007 at the SAVIR National Research Conference.
• Advocate and Educate with Confidence. Mark Mioduski, BA, MPA,Vice President, Cornerstone Government Affairs. Recorded 4/10/2007.
• Safety Matters: Building Effective Advocacy: Lessons from Fire Services, Health Promotion and Home Safety. Presentatons by Elaine Auld, Bill Webb, and Patricia H. Adkins on "Lessons from Fire Services," "Health Promotion," and "Promotion and Home Safety." Recorded 6/29/2006.

Other Important Resources

• Research America's Advocacy page and Elected Officials Guide
• Campaign for Public Health and Legislative Action Center
• American Public Health Association Advocacy page
• Coaltion for Health Services Research Advocacy tools and Guide to Congress
• Explaining Science to Power: Make It Simple, Make It Pay, an interview with Congresswoman Sherwood "Sherry" Boehlert
• Falls Legislation Signed by President ~ April 23, 2008