Internationally, injuries are the leading cause of death for children aged between one to 18 years.  A World Health Organisation report found that 2,973 children and young people die every day from injuries caused by accidents.  For every one child who dies, there are several thousand victims of injury or violence who live with varying degrees of disability or psychological scarring.

The Safe School Community International Accreditation Program (SSCIAP) is an effective, beneficial and sustainable way to promote safety and reduce injuries within the school environment.  The name reflects the fact that the Safe Schools concept emerged from the International Safe Communities Movement, has an international focus and that its main activity is an accreditation process. 

 Its vision is to develop an inclusive, cooperative, strong Safe School Community that enhances the social, cultural, environmental and personal wellbeing of all its safe schools.  Being accredited as a Safe School Community means that the school and its surrounding community are committed to continually striving to build a safer environment and to developing a culture of appropriate risk management for young people worldwide.

SSCIAP is hosted by the Safe Communities Foundation New Zealand and has been endorsed by the WHO Collaborating Centre on Community Safety Promotion, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.

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