Center for Health Communication

Tag: Stigma

‘There is no stigma connected or associated with a distracted driving offense. There’s no shame.’

February 6, 2018 — FairWarning: “To combat distracted driving deaths, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…published a 24-page guide outlining the best methods to win convictions…Safety advocates and researchers say tougher penalties alone aren’t likely to get drivers to put down their … Continue reading

Dependence on technology is affecting driving habits, but technology may help solve distracted-driving epidemic — “Under the Radar” panel with Susan Moses

Slamming The Brakes On Distracted Driving May 5, 2017 — “Under the Radar,” WGBH: Though a dangerous, addictive habit we see in other drivers and ourselves, how can we get drivers to put down the phone and focus on the road? Callie Crossley was joined by a panel of safe-driving advocates and experts, which included … Continue reading “Dependence on technology is affecting driving habits, but technology may help solve distracted-driving epidemic — “Under the Radar” panel with Susan Moses”