A    N A T I O N A L    S T R A T E G Y Increasing Booster Seat Use for 4- to 8-Year-Old Children October 2002

Contents

4 Steps for Kids

Executive Summary

Preface

Introduction

• National Participation in Plan Development
• Additional Contributions to Plan Development
• A Summary of the Issues Raised for Inclusion in Plan Development
• A Blueprint for the Nation

Section One: Reformulating the TREAD Objectives

Section Two: The Challenge of Getting Children Placed in Booster Seats

Section Three: A Strategic Approach Built on the Successes of the Buckle Up America Campaign

• Public-Private Partnerships
• Strong Legislation
• Active, High-Visibility Law Enforcement
• Effective Public Education
• Tracking and Monitoring

Section Four: Work in Progress

• Public Awareness and Education
• Training and Technical Assistance
• Outreach
• Research
• Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (49 CFR 571.213)
• Funding

Section Five: A National Movement for Change—Implementing the Strategic Approach

• Congress
• Federal Government Agencies
• State and Local Agencies and Organizations
• National Organizations and Coalitions
• Health and Medical Providers
• Child Safety Seat Manufacturers/Automobile Manufacturers/Retailers
• Child Passenger Safety Technicians
• Media
• Educators
• Law Enforcement
• Businesses
• Private Citizens

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