II. Objectives

The objectives of this project were as follows:

1. To determine the magnitude of the problem of teens and safety belt use based on data from research reports, surveys, crash data, and other relevant information.
   
   
2. To conduct a comprehensive literature review of available research, programs, and strategies aimed at increasing safety belt use by teens, and collect relevant information.
   
   
3. To identify from the above any effective or model programs, interventions, or strategies that have the potential to increase safety belt use by teens.