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Injury and violence prevention can be integrated into any school activity. Addressing these topics in health education classes is important, but they can also be infused into other curriculum components. For example, physics courses can explore how bicycle helmets absorb energy to prevent injuries. History courses can explore the causes and consequences of violence, using examples from wars and civil disturbances. Principles of nonviolence and prosocial behavior can be infused into physical education and sports.

Several states require schools to issue student employment certificates who work. Schools could use this process to foster communication among the school, employer, student, and family about occupational safety and the relationship between academic success and employment. Schools can teach safety behaviors and model safe working environments in vocational education and school-to-work programs.

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