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Wednesday, 17 February 2016 12:22

Additional Resources

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Support Groups

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State-Specific Resources

Please click on a state to see a list of crime victim, disability, and support group resources specific to that state.

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National Resources

Below are a list of resources that are available nationally across the United States. Click on your state below for local resources.

Victims of Crime

These links will lead to national crime victims services that are available to victims of crimes and their caretakers.

Disability Resources

These links will lead to the national disability resources that are available to person with disabilities and their caretakers.

Support Groups

These links will lead to online support groups for parents, caretakers, siblings, and survivors of Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Childcare Resources

These links will lead to childcare resources for providers and families. 

Other Resources

These links will lead to additional child abuse resources for professionals, families, and survivors of child maltreatment. 

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Implementation Map

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Wednesday, 17 February 2016 11:56

What is… the Period of PURPLE Crying program?

What is the Period of PURPLE Crying program?

The Period of PURPLE Crying program is an evidence-based shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) prevention program available since 2007. The program has two aims:

1. To support parents and caregivers in their understanding of early increased infant crying
2. To reduce the incidence of SBS/AHT

The program approaches SBS/AHT and infant abuse prevention by helping parents and caregivers understand the frustrating features of crying in normal, healthy infants that can lead to shaking or abuse. The program provides the opportunity for parents to learn about the crying characteristics from over 50 years of research on normal infant crying conducted by Dr. Ronald G. Barr, and other scientists worldwide.

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What are people saying about the PURPLE program?

Read testimonies from parents and healthcare professionals using the program first hand.

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Read testimonies from parents and healthcare professionals using the program first hand.

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Period of PURPLE Crying Program Overview

The Program Overview will guide you through the steps to implement the Period of PURPLE Crying program in your organization.

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The Program Overview will guide you through the steps to implement the Period of PURPLE Crying program in your organization.

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Over 2,000 Implemented Sites

Click to view a map of locations where the Period of PURPLE Crying program is being distributed to parents and caregivers.

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Click to view a map of locations where the Period of PURPLE Crying program is being distributed to parents and caregivers.

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What is CLICK for Babies?

CLICK for Babies is a public education campaign to increase awareness and educate others about the Period of PURPLE Crying and the importance of never shaking a child. During the campaign, communities donate handmade purple caps to go alongside the Period of PURPLE Crying program education materials.

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CLICK for Babies is a public education campaign to increase awareness and educate others about the Period of PURPLE Crying and the importance of never shaking a child. During the campaign, communities donate handmade purple caps to go alongside the Period of PURPLE Crying program education materials.

Learn more

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Research

Over the last several years, the body of scientific research with the Period of PURPLE Crying has grown significantly. The NCSBS and our partners are committed to continuing to improve and strengthen the PURPLE program through on-going evaluation. Continued research with the program is what drives many of the changes and enhancements that are made to the program content and to the model. Our overall aim is build a program that is highly effective in improving parents and caregivers understanding of normal infant crying and ultimately reduce the incidence of SBS/AHT.

The following is a list of published research with the Period of PURPLE Crying. This list continues to grow, so check back often for new published research.

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Program Materials

The Period of PURPLE Crying is designed and approved by pediatricians, public health nurses, child development experts and parents. The program materials are:

  • Educational, attractive and relevant to all parents of newborns
  • Relevant for all parents while emphasizing the dangers of shaking a baby
  • Clear, memorable, and meaningful with a positive message
  • Presented at a grade 3 language level
  • Representative of multicultural and ethnic backgrounds
  • Acceptable to public health nurses; no bottles or blankets

Below are a few samples from the Period of PURPLE Crying video, booklet and reminder card and some clips from the Crying, Soothing and Coping: Doing What Comes Naturally video.

The program materials include:

Booklet + Web and Mobile App

  • Available in English, Spanish and French
  • Full color 10-page booklet
  • Parent Reminder Card
  • Web and mobile app including:
    • 10-minute PURPLE Crying video
    • 17-minute Crying, Soothing, Coping: Doing What Comes Naturally video
    • 10-page e-booklet

PURPLE AppSpread

The mobile app is a useful and informative tool for parents to not only learn about normal infant crying and the dangers of shaking a baby, but it also addresses other extremely important health and safety topics. The app also features a baby tracker and news section that is continually updated. Please watch the video below to learn about all the unique features of the Period of PURPLE Crying mobile app.

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Implementation Resources

 

Online Training

Complimentary online training for organizations that are preparing to deliver and reinforce the PURPLE program to families. Inquiring organizations may register for a preview of the program materials and training course. Social work and Nursing CEU’s are available upon completion.

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Complimentary online training for organizations that are preparing to deliver and reinforce the PURPLE program to families. Inquiring organizations may register for a preview of the program materials and training course. Social work and Nursing CEU’s are available upon completion.

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Fidelity Agreement

All partnering organizations participating in Dose One Delivery should sign and return this shared agreement. Return of this signed agreement confirms you have read and agree with the program’s Implementation Protocol.

pdfFidelity Agreement

 

All partnering organizations participating in Dose One Delivery should sign and return this shared agreement. Return of this signed agreement confirms you have read and agree with the program’s Implementation Protocol.

pdfFidelity Agreement

 

Contact Us

Have any questions or needs? Email or call the PURPLE team.

Office:
(801) 447-9360, Option 1
Email:

Have any questions or needs? Email or call the PURPLE team.

Office:
(801) 447-9360, Option 1
Email:

FAQs for Parents

Parents’ frequently asked questions answered.

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Parents’ frequently asked questions answered.

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Guidebook

The 2018 Period of PURPLE Crying Guidebook is a complete manual to everything PURPLE.  The guidebook contains in-depth information and resources related to implementation, evaluation, three-dose model, funding and much more.

 pdf2018 Guidebook

The 2018 Period of PURPLE Crying Guidebook is a complete manual to everything PURPLE.  The guidebook contains in-depth information and resources related to implementation, evaluation, three-dose model, funding and much more.

 pdf2018 Guidebook

Program Overview

A summary of the program and a guide to help organizations through the steps of implementation.

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A summary of the program and a guide to help organizations through the steps of implementation.

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Implementation Protocol

Describes the requirements for implementing the program according to the evidence-based model.

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Describes the requirements for implementing the program according to the evidence-based model.

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FAQs for Professionals

Healthcare professionals’ frequently asked questions answered.

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Healthcare professionals’ frequently asked questions answered.

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Frequently Asked Questions