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Annotation: The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), formerly the National Association of Governors' Highway Safety Representatives, is a nonprofit association formed in 1967 to represent state highway safety agencies. The association influences existing federal highway safety policies, educates Congress about the importance of highway safety, and provides technical assistance to member states. Its committees develop policies on issues such as occupant protection, impaired driving, data collection, and road safety. Services to consumers include referrals and a limited number of publications. The association also publishes a newsletter, and sponsors an annual meeting and training seminars.

Keywords: Injury prevention, Occupant protection, Traffic safety

Annotation: SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. (SBS USA) is a national nonprofit organization that works to reduce the number of passengers, especially children, killed or injured as motor vehicle occupants. As a national resource center, the organization provides program and technical consultation, technical training, a speakers' bureau, and an audiovisual library. Other activities include the Safe Ride Helpline and a special annual event, Safety Seat Checkup Week. The Web site provides technically accurate material for both parents and professionals and offers subscription to a list service. Publications include a bimonthly newsletter,SafetyBeltSafe News, training materials, public information pieces, and other documents covering various aspects of child passenger safety. Some materials are available in other languages, including Spanish, Armenian, Asian languages, Farsi, and Russian.

Keywords: Car seats, Injury prevention, Listservs, Occupant protection, Seat belts