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FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORKORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
March 29, 2015Sandestin, Florida
Moderated by theNational Safe Boating Council
in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
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PARTNERING WITH VICTIMS
Focus: Serious Injury and FatalRecreational Vessel Boating Accident
Victims and Survivor Assistance
History: IBWSS March 7, 2003
Fred Messmann NV Department of Wildlife
Nita Boles Coalition of Parents and Families
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AGENDA• Welcome and Introductions• Background• Organizations• Goal• Resources• Challenges• Boating Safety Issues• Next Steps
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INTRODUCTIONS
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INTRODUCTIONS
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INTRODUCTIONS
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INTRODUCTIONS
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RESOURCES
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GOAL
Reduce recreational vessel serious injuries and lives lost by assisting accident victims and survivors to organize into a powerful boating safety network able to help each other, raise awareness, and create a boating safety culture.
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The single most important part would be listening to the victim/survivor and then formulating a plan based on the elements of the tragedy that would specifically address the circumstance.
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VICTIMS – SURVIVORS
The stories they tell are compelling.
There is not a better messenger.
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ORGANIZATIONS
NASBLA: Law enforcement, boating education, Model Acts, Regulatory and Legislative Contacts
NSBC: Awareness, Education and Training, Media and Communications
USCG: National Data, non-profit funding for campaigns, National Boating Safety Advisory Council
NTSB: Accident investigations and recommendations to improve safety
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ORGANIZATIONS, cont.
SOCIAL MEDIA
PROJECTS
FOUNDATIONS
NETWORK
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WHY
• So you don’t have to start from scratch to learn all the ins and outs.
• You are not alone. Unfortunately, there are new recreational boating victims daily.
• You can be more effective through collaborative outreach efforts.
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WHO• Families, friends, officers and others can offer support, resources, information and networking
• Refer grief counseling options• Stay in touch with postings of upcoming volunteer-friendly events
• Meet with the family and help them articulate their short term and long range reachable goals
• Local Boating Safety Coalitions; Safe Kids Coalitions; Hospital Community Outreach
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MEDIA
• Develop relationships with organizations who have access to the media so you can supply a quote for a Press Release or be in a PSA with your story or message
• Never miss an opportunity to suggest people take a Boating Safety class
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EDUCATION COURSES• Boaters and family members who don’t boat should take a class room Boating Education Course approved by NASBLA
• Helps understand the complexity• Develops camaraderie with experienced and new boaters
• You learn and understand better by being able to ask questions
• US Power Squadron, Coast Guard Auxiliary, State and Private
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WHATBe a resource for: • Families of victims • Marine enforcement officers • EMS, Medical Personnel• Help the family avoid becoming the victim of exploitation
• Have boating professionals help victims and survivors focus their efforts
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HOW• Maintain a portal to respond timely to people looking for information
• Provide an opportunity for offering guidance and involvement in education and awareness
• Include persons who have limited English proficiency
• Training for local, state and federal EMS and law enforcement programs with uniform messaging
• Links to regulators or lawmakers
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CHALLENGES: CAUTIONS
• Help the family avoid becoming the victim of exploitation
• The decision by the family to become involved in any lawsuit must be kept separate from any boating safety activity the family pursues
• Assist the new “activist” in keeping their message focused
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CHALLENGES: FUNDING/COSTSCOST INCOMETravel (annual meeting) MembershipWebsite Development SponsorsWebsite Maintenance DonationsPhone/Conference Call DuesTraining (leadership and/or instructors)
• Reach out to industry to sponsor or assist with support
• Network may consider ways they may be able to support similar to how Mothers Against Drunk Driving is funded through donations or dues from Foundations
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BOATING SAFETY ISSUES
• Propeller Injuries• Life Jacket Wear• Alcohol• Carbon Monoxide• Electric Shock Drowning• Navigation Rules• Government • Others?
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NEXT STEPS
• The NSBC will provide a forum at each IBWSS to highlight key successes, conduct training, discuss gaps
• Open Discussion