ENGAGE DIVERSE PARTNERS FOR COLLABORATION

The scope of injury and violence topics and functions are so broad that no program — no matter how large or well established — can or should successfully tackle them alone. Collaborating with both internal and external partners is essential for IVP programs to achieve their outcomes and amplify their work. In addition to serving as key partners, state IVP programs also serve as conveners, bringing multiple partners together to work on a range of injury and violence-related issues.

Partnerships bolster the overall capacity and effectiveness of IVP programs. The value of partnerships is not only in their ability to expand the reach and impact of IVP programs, but also in the mutual benefits that could occur for both partners – such as the ability to share data, provide or receive training, reach key populations, or collaborate on policy efforts.

While each state and the nature of its partnerships are unique, common traditional partnerships include many of the following:

Other departments within the state health department: e.g., vital statistics, maternal and child health, epidemiology, emergency medical services, and health promotion/education/community health.

Across other state agencies: e.g., departments of transportation, criminal justice/law enforcement, elder affairs/aging, and higher education.

With non-governmental organizations: e.g., coalitions, communitybased organizations, and academic institutions. Federal agencies: e.g., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Local health departments.

Collaborating with Community Partners

Collaborations with non-traditional partners such as housing complexes, school districts, faith-based organizations, organizations serving LGBTQIA+ people, those serving individuals of cultural and ethnic

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