Upcoming Events & Training | Injury and Violence Prevention

Show Me Water Safety
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Wildcat Park, Joplin, MO

Show Me Water Safety is a comprehensive program developed through a collaborative community partnership committed to reducing the risk of injury and loss of life associated with recreational water activities. This initiative brings together professionals from diverse fields, such as aquatic safety, emergency response, and environmental education, all dedicated to equipping participants with essential water safety knowledge and skills.

Every registered participant between the ages of 4 and 12 will receive a Free lifejacket. All participants must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Children will visit several different interactive stations, including getting in the water with safety crews. For more information, contact the Joplin Family YMCA at 417-781-9622.

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Car Seat Safety
Date: June 28, 2025
Location: Skyway Buick/GMC. 808 S Illinois. Joplin, MO

This event offers attendees a chance to learn about car seat safety and have their child's seat checked.. For more information, call 417-782-9899.

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Car Seat Safety
Date: June 28, 2025
Location: Skyway Buick/GMC. 808 S Illinois. Joplin, MO

This event offers attendees a chance to learn about car seat safety and have their child's seat checked.. For more information, call 417-782-9899.

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First Impact
Date: July 3, 2025
Location: Kirkwood Public Library

First Impact offers a FREE 90-minute evidence-based traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License law. Attendance is perfect for parents of teen drivers ages 14 - 19 and new and soon-to-be drivers. First Impact aims to eliminate motor vehicle fatalities and injuries among teens. It further attempts to reduce teen-involved crashes by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of Missouri's GDL law. For more information, contact Carol Hoorman at 314-496-0110.

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Show Me Water Safety
Date: July 16, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Schifferdecker Pool, Joplin, MO

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Cardinal Glennon Virtual Infant CPR and Choking Class
Date: July 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Learn infant CPR and Choking via a virtual platform! This course is great for new parents and grandparents or as a refresher course prior to bringing home your new baby. It is taught by Cardinal Glennon Injury Prevention Nurses and hosted by the Cardinal Glennon Safety Program. Call 314-678-5474 for more information or register online.

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B.R.A.K.E.S Hands-on Driving Training
Date: July 19-20, 2025
Location: EVOC Training Center 2303 Militia Drive Jefferson City, MO 65101

B.R.A.K.E.S conducts hands-on, advanced driver training events for teens and their parents through both classroom and hands-on experience in a closed course in a controlled environment. Driving exercises include distracted driving awareness, panic braking, crash avoidance, car control/skid recovery, and drop-wheel/off-road recovery. Other elements include proper seat and mirror placement, proper use of seatbelts, eye scanning, CMV safety, what to do during a traffic stop and more. B.R.A.K.E.S. instructors come from various backgrounds, but all have extensive experience in advanced driver training and defensive driving instruction. B.R.A.K.E.S. classes are free but require a $99 credit card deposit to secure your reservation. Workshops are conducted on a weekend and offer five 3-hour training sessions for participants to choose from. For more information, contact Robyn Schroeder at robyn.schroeder@modot.mo.gov.

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Baby Safety 101! Class
Date: July 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Free virtual course, excellent for expecting parents! Topics discussed include safe sleep, car seat safety, home safety, and more. You will be able to talk to Injury Prevention Nurses at Cardinal Glennon Safety Program. Offered the last Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Hosted by Cardinal Glennon Safety Program. Register by calling 314-678-5474. For additional information, please call 314-678-5474 or email cgchchildsafety@ssmhealth.com.

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BRAKES Hands-on Driving Training
Date: June 28-29, 2025
Location: Kansas City Manheim Auto Auction
B.R.A.K.E.S conducts hands-on, advanced driver training events for teens and their parents through both classroom and hands-on experience in a closed course in a controlled environment. Driving exercises include distracted driving awareness, panic braking, crash avoidance, car control/skid recovery, and drop-wheel/off-road recovery. Other elements include proper seat and mirror placement, proper use of seatbelts, eye scanning, CMV safety, what to do during a traffic stop and more. B.R.A.K.E.S. instructors come from various backgrounds, but all have extensive experience in advanced driver training and defensive driving instruction. B.R.A.K.E.S. classes are free but require a $99 credit card deposit to secure your reservation. Workshops are conducted on a weekend and offer five 3-hour training sessions for participants to choose from.

Contact Robyn, Teen Driving Safety Coordinator, at robyn.schroeder@modot.mo.gov.

First Impact
Date: August 7, 2025
Location: Fort Osage Administration Office

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Cardinal Glennon Virtual Infant CPR and Choking Class
Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

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First Impact
Date: August 21, 2025
Location: St. Charles County Police Department

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Baby Safety 101! Class
Date: August 25, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual

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First Impact
Date: August 28, 2025
Location: Creve Coeur Police Department

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First Impact
Date: August 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Faught Administration Center

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Cardinal Glennon Virtual Infant CPR and Choking Class
Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

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Missouri’s 2025 Highway Safety and Traffic Conference
Date: September 16-18, 2025
Location: Wyndham Executive Center 2200 Interstate 70 Dr SW Columbia, MO

LThe conference will feature a diverse, comprehensive agenda that addresses emphasis areas in the state’s strategic highway safety plan, Show-Me Zero, as well as a variety of traffic engineering topics. Speakers will include both local and national subject matter experts. The format will be the same as previous years, with a half-day general session, followed by a full day of 4 concurrent breakout sessions, and ending with a final half-day general session. Up to 15 PDH’s will be available. Up to 6 POST credits for law enforcement personnel will also be available. For more information please e-mail: muconf4@missouri.edu

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Baby Safety 101! Class
Date: September 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual

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Cardinal Glennon Virtual Infant CPR and Choking Class
Date: October 10, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

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Baby Safety 101! Class
Date: October 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual

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Cardinal Glennon Virtual Infant CPR and Choking Class
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

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Baby Safety 101! Class
Date: November 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

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Cardinal Glennon Virtual Infant CPR and Choking Class
Date: December 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

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Baby Safety 101! Class
Date: December 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

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