Table 1

A sample of two content checklists. A subjective assessment by two reviewers of whether each content item was present in the resource determined its content assessment score

Violence and peaceful conflict resolution
#Concept: child resources
1.Some variation of “stop, don’t touch, leave, and get an adult” if a gun is found
2.Talking is a better way of solving disputes than violence
3.Respecting others’ differences and ideas
4.Ask an adult for help if a solution cannot be found
5.Importance of listening to others
6.Emphasis on the harm that violence and weapons can cause
#Concept: parent resources
Same as child resources (1–6)
7.Proper storage of weapons/guns
#Concept: teacher resources
Same as child resources (1–6)
Water safety
#Concept: child resources
1.Adult supervision is required
2.Learn how to swim
3.Check if the water is deep enough to dive
4.How to assist when someone else is in trouble
5.Do not panic if in trouble, and attempt to float (or conserve body heat)
6.Check water for unseen hazards
7.Wear a life jacket for water activities (boating, skiing, etc), or if unable to swim
8.Follow posted safety rules, or directions of lifeguard
9.Swim in designated swimming areas
10.No horseplay/dangerous activities
#Concept: parent resources
1.Supervise children
2.Make sure children learn to swim
3.Check if the water is deep enough to dive
4.Learn lifesaving skills (child cardiopulmonary resuscitation, etc)
5.Check water for unseen hazards before letting children go in
6.Set an example by wearing a life jacket for water activities
7.Teach children to wait for permission before going in the water, and to listen to the lifeguard
8.Discourage dangerous play, running on pool decks, diving in shallow water
9.Ensure that pools are inaccessible to children alone (that is, fenced off, locked)
#Concept: teacher resources
Same as child resources