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Behavior Change Through Education and Engagement

By combining education, experiential learning, and multi-stakeholder engagement, organizations produce safer behaviors and reduced injury rates, because meaningful participation and tailored messaging increase personal relevance, retention, and social accountability. This strategy centers on shifting individual and organizational behavior through intentional educational interventions that go beyond information delivery to include emotional engagement, hands-on practice, peer influence, and cultural relevance. It distinguishes itself from purely enforcement- or infrastructure-based approaches by prioritizing human factors—motivation, awareness, and social norms—as primary levers for safety improvement. While delivery methods vary (e.g., classroom training, peer ambassadors, community events), the shared theory is that sustained behavior change emerges when people are not just informed, but actively involved and personally invested in safety practices.

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who runs it

organizations running this strategy · 13

what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Accident Scene Management Training Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation
    direct service
    Supports and provides instructor-led training courses, such as the 7-hour "Crash course for the Motorcyclist (Basic)" and "Advanced Bystander Assistance" class, to equip individuals with skills for responding to motorcycle accidents, including helmet removal, bleeding control, and assisting EMS.
  • Accident Scene Management Training Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation
    direct service
    Supports and offers instructor-led "Crash course for the Motorcyclist (Basic)" and "Advanced Bystander Assistance" classes to equip individuals with skills for responding to motorcycle accidents, including helmet removal, bleeding control, and assisting EMS.
  • Advocacy for Motorcycle Safety Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation
    advocacy
    Serves as a spokesperson and supporter of the statewide Arizona "Share the Road" program, which aims to raise awareness about safe driving and undistracted driving to reduce crashes and fatalities.
  • Community Engagement and Advocacy Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation
    advocacy
    Engages with the community by supporting local police departments, participating in events like Motorcycle Public Safety Days, and serving as a spokesperson for the statewide "Share the Road" program to raise awareness about safe driving.
  • Helmet Assistance Program Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation
    direct service
    Offers a financial assistance program that provides a $225 credit and a 25% dealer discount for high-quality DOT full face or modular helmets, making them approximately 50% off. Over 3,000 people have participated in this program.
  • Motorcycle Helmet Assistance Program Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation
    direct service
    Offers a helmet assistance program that provides a $225 credit and a 25% discount from dealers, resulting in approximately 50% off the cost of high-quality DOT full face or modular helmets. Over 3,000 people have participated in this program to increase access to protective gear.
  • Motorcycle Rider Training Scholarships Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation
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    Provides financial assistance scholarships, typically $250, to individuals across all 15 counties in Arizona to cover part of the Basic Rider Course (BRC) fee. This program primarily targets novice riders and has assisted over 6,000 individuals and families.
  • Motorcycle Rider Training Scholarships Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation
    direct service
    Provides financial assistance scholarships, typically $250, to individuals across all 15 counties in Arizona to cover part of the Basic Rider Course (BRC) fee, primarily for novice riders. Over 6,000 individuals and families have been assisted statewide.
  • Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Education Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation
    direct service
    Educates the public on motorcycle safety and awareness through various channels, including a monthly newsletter ("The AMSAF Rider" / "The Rider"), "Tuesday Tips" on social media, and by explaining rules like Arizona's lane filtering law. The organization also participates in community events like Motorcycle Public Safety Days.
  • Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Education Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation
    direct service
    Educates the public on motorcycle safety and awareness through various channels, including a monthly newsletter ("The AMSAF Rider" / "The Rider"), "Tuesday Tips" on social media, and by explaining Arizona's lane filtering law.
  • Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens Training ARIZONA CHAPTER NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
    direct service
    Offers training on Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens, available in-person or online.
  • Defensive Driving and Traffic Safety Training ARIZONA CHAPTER NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
    direct service
    Provides defensive driving courses for professional drivers, younger drivers, and the general public, including a ticket dismissal course for civil traffic violations, and training on preventing distracted driving.
  • Driver Safety Training ARIZONA CHAPTER NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
    direct service
    Provides defensive driving courses for professional drivers, younger drivers, organizations, and the general public to prevent collisions and injuries. Also offers a ticket dismissal course for civil traffic violations and training on avoiding distracted driving.
  • Driver Safety Training ARIZONA CHAPTER NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
    direct service
    Provides defensive driving courses for professional drivers, younger drivers, and the general public to prevent collisions and injuries. This includes training on avoiding distractions and a ticket dismissal course for civil traffic violations in Arizona.
  • Event and Meeting Support Services ARIZONA CHAPTER NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
    direct service
    Offers two conference rooms in Phoenix for meetings or events and provides speakers upon request to support safety-related outreach and education efforts.
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Training ARIZONA CHAPTER NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
    direct service
    Offers occupational first aid, CPR, and AED training, including naloxone administration and pediatric-specific courses. This training is available for the general public, healthcare professionals, and professional rescuers, with options for instructor certification.
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Training ARIZONA CHAPTER NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
    direct service
    Offers training in occupational first aid, CPR, and AED, including specialized courses for pediatric care, naloxone administration, and Basic Life Support for healthcare professionals, updated with current guidelines.
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Training ARIZONA CHAPTER NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
    direct service
    Offers occupational first aid, CPR, and AED training, including specialized courses for pediatric care, naloxone administration, and Basic Life Support for healthcare professionals. Training is updated with current guidelines and can lead to certificates of completion.