This is a list of frequently asked questions concerning the Saferteens intervention and this website. If you still have questions, please contact us at UM-Saferteens-study@med.umich.edu.
What is Saferteens?
Saferteens is an evidence-based intervention to prevent youth violence. You can find more information here.
What is the mission of this website?
This website aims to create a platform where the Saferteens intervention and screening tool can be available for dissemination and implementation to anyone who may want to use it. The website also aims to provide anyone who wants to use the Saferteens intervention or screen with all materials or resources they need to implement this program in their clinic or hospital.
What is the target audience?
This website was created for hospitals and clinics to get a sense of what the Saferteens intervention is and whether they would like to implement it in their Emergency Department or clinical setting. Our team has developed training videos to supplement basic motivational interviewing training and to aid in learning how to screen and deliver the Saferteens intervention. Our team has tested these training materials with social workers, child life staff, and nurses.
Who developed and funded this program and website?
The University of Michigan Injury Center developed this program and website. See a list of grants that supported the research and dissemination of Saferteens here.
Where I can learn more information about this program?
If you want more information, please contact us at UM-Saferteens-study@med.umich.edu.
Who are the training materials for?
The training materials are meant to give you an idea of what a Saferteens intervention looks like. You can find more information here.
How do I use the resource materials?
Find out here.