Get Involved and Join a SAVIR Committee

The field of injury and violence prevention continues to grow; responding to the prevention needs and the acute and long-term burden of a staggering array of events. As it grows, so do the needs for solid research and quality researchers who utilize a range of rigorous scientific methods and disciplines to identify risk factors and trends, inform public policy, and guide and evaluate effective interventions. That is what SAVIR is all about.

SAVIR’s uniqueness stems from the challenge of promoting cohesion, shared knowledge, collaboration and an integrative approach between groups and individuals working in different specialties across the spectrum of injury prevention and control research. Our success depends on members volunteering and actively participating in SAVIR’s committee structure. The committees are where much of the work of the organization gets done and are how leadership will be informed of progress.

Committees welcome new participants! Learn more about joining a committee by contacting us, or reach out to the co-chairs listed under the committee. Members may express interest in joining a committee by filling out the Committee Interest Form in the Member Portal (log-in required). 

Committee terms run from April to March.

The objectives of the SAVIR Advocacy and Policy committee are to actively promote the discipline of injury control research and to proactively collect and disseminate injury control research findings and support funding for research.

Committee Charges

  • To actively promote injury research;
  • To proactively collect and disseminate injury research findings;
  • To support SAVIR initiatives regarding promotion of IVP research funding and with organizations to produce materials that educate the public and policymakers;
  • To develop new liaisons with other public and private organizations; and
  • To translate injury research into meaningful education for policymakers and other stakeholders. 

Committee Focus Areas

  • Identify opportunities to comment on administrative changes or strategic plans of organizations;
  • Identify organizations to collaborate with in advancing IVP science; 
  • Grow the field and workforce in injury and violence research through funding for education career development;
  • Include injury and violence in all policy;
  • Address disparities in preventing and mitigating injury and violence;
  • Support identification and creation of policy statements (producing two a year)

These priority areas provide a framework that is inclusive of major topic areas in injury and violence research and allow SAVIR to support specific initiatives of interest to its members, and to join with other organizations in advocating for injury and violence research.

Committee co-chairs

Resources

The objective of the CEO committee is to enhance SAVIR’s growth and engagement by fostering an inclusive organization for those involved in the science of injury and violence prevention, through connecting and engaging members; promoting and disseminating research; and supporting outreach efforts to advance our reach and impact. 

Committee Charge

  • Increase and sustain SAVIR membership
  • Increase member and community connection, outreach and engagement
  • Develop new strategies of engagement and outreach that encourage diversity
  • Develop and disseminate high value member materials
  • Promote SAVIR events and activities

Co-Chairs

The objective of the Council of Centers is to serve SAVIR and its center members to grow and advance the field of injury and violence research, expand funding for the field, develop collaborations among centers, and assist centers and academic institutions in training the next generation of injury and violence prevention professionals 

  • Represents the strength and diversity of the center membership of SAVIR.
  • Helps to facilitate attendance at the annual conference, through outreach within each center, and to encourage submission of abstracts to advance the field of injury science
  • Provides mentorship of newer, less established centers by longer standing centers to advance the field of injury science
  • Engages in cross sharing of information to assist with sustainability of centers. 
  • Works to address any new or evolving concerns that threaten to impact the sustainability of centers that address injury control research centers
  • Encourages centers to engage in Hill Day to advocate for injury control research center funding and injury prevention funding at the federal level

Co-chairs

Committee Charges

  • Nominate potential candidates for election to open Director seats.
  • Receive Director nominations for open seats on the Executive Committee.
  • Call for nominations are typically sent towards the end of the calendar year. Elections are held some time after January 1 and Board member terms run from April 1 to March 30.
 

Committee Charge

The objectives of the SAVIR Training and Infrastructure Committee (TIC) are to address the professional and academic training needs of SAVIR members as well as to serve as a resource for the training needs of current and future researchers and public health professionals working in the fields of violence and injury prevention and control.

Committee Charge

  • Design scientific program for SAVIR annual conference

  • Recommend scientific policies/research priorities

  • Take proactive measures to advise federal agencies (e.g., NCIPC, MCHB, NHTSA, TRB, IOM) and other public organizations (e.g., foundations, automotive safety associations, consumer product manufacturer’s associations) regarding their scientific direction as it relates to injury and violence control policies, practices, documentation of injury, and research methodologies,

  • Initiate and foster relations between SAVIR and research communities.

Co-chairs

SAVIR is committed to supporting students and early career professionals pursuing careers in violence and injury research. The purpose of the SAVIR student and early career professional committee is to provide an outlet for education, collaboration, and professional development for students and early career professionals (in training or within 5 years of degree attainment) with a shared interest in injury and violence research through information dissemination, interactive forums, and networking opportunities.

Committee Charge 

  • Support and vocalize the needs of SAVIR student and early career professional members
  • Build mentorship programs for SAVIR early career professionals
  • Interface with other SAVIR committees
  • Host and assist with planning of webinars geared for students and young professionals
  • Help advertise for SAVIR at their corresponding universities or organizations

Co-Chairs

Resources

Career Paths can be found here.