Useful Links
SBS Web Ring
A series of sites that contain information on Shaken Baby Syndrome, many sites dedicated to survivors or victims.
Canadian Paediatric Society site
The Canadian Paediatric Society provides a significant amount of information on Shaken Baby Syndrome. The CPS also is acting as a sales agent for the video.
Who I can talk in my community about SBS?
Target audiences
- Parents of young children
- Teenagers grade 7 and up
- High risk individuals
- All caregivers
Strategic alliances
- Local, regional media
- Day cares, schools, colleges, universities, churches
- Pharmacies, supermarket, banks
- Liquor and beer stores
Act Locally Think Globally
Many people in our Region don't know that shaking a baby or a toddler can be dangerous. Our strategy of prevention is two fold.
- Educate the public about the serious medical and legal consequences of shaking a baby, provide medical and legal consequences of shaking a baby, provide methods of coping with the stressful demands of a crying baby or difficult toddler as well as guidance on caregivers selection.
- Deliver to those who are at higher risk of shaking a baby tailored messaging along with coping information and equip those providing guidance and service to high-risk groups with the appropriate SBS (Shaken Baby Syndrome) prevention resources.
The video accompanied by video user guide and the SBS background information provides many ideas and information for educators. This video will contribute to public awareness and facilitate the development of local initiatives across the country targeted at preventing further tragedies. It would be possible in the future to share more information with community and Kiwanis groups across other regions in Canada and U.S.A. as we learn from the Regional Public awareness campaign commencing in the fall of 1999.
Education is Prevention
A major step in prevention will be achieved if the message "Never Shake a Baby", can be made part of our culture, just like "Don't Drink and Drive". This video can be a powerful medium for communicating the message and increasing awareness of the problem. This video is already shaping attitude and creating an overall strong impact on the viewing audience, their circle of friends and relatives.
Video Partner – Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario
CHEO was one of the partners in the creation of the Never Shake a baby video.
Video Partner – Champions for Children
The Champions for Children Foundation of Ottawa Carleton was a sponsor the for the video, and the have a links page with lots of Childrens' issues.
Video Partner – The Kiwanis Foundation
The Kiwanis International Foundation has provided grants to the production of the video, as well as many other projects.
Video Partner – Health Canada
The Population Health Directorate of Health Canada helped sponsor the video.
Links for Shaken Baby Syndrome on Yahoo
http://msn.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/
Shaken_Baby_Syndrome
Canadian Institute for Child Health
http://www.cich.ca
The National Information, Support and Referral Service for SBS
The site, based in Utah, has a goal of providing valuable information and resources to professionals and parents. The site can be found here.