SAFE KIDS coalitions exemplify this definition. The specific program SAFE KIDS focuses on is unintentional childhood injury. The union of people and organizations range from health departments, law enforcement, nurses, doctors, teachers, principals, fire fighters, EMTs, business leaders, politicians, to other community members concerned about the safety of children. A coalition is a way for each group to bring their strengths together to form a unified and more powerful group to spread the injury prevention message. Being a part of SAFE KIDS benefits each member of the group by making more resources available to everyone.
Coalitions also offer public awareness for each group involved.
Since SAFE KIDS is a partnership, all groups involved receive recognition for involvement. Each year 6,700 children are killed and 50,000 are permanently disabled from an injury that could have been prevented. The goal of SAFE KIDS is to reduce these numbers through local grassroots coalitions. The goal of a coalition is to teach parents and children about child safety. Local coalitions implement safety programs, teach safety to school children, teach safety to parent groups, and distribute child safety equipment to families in need.