STOP THE BLEED® News January 2026
Missouri Legislation Requires STOP THE BLEED® Kits in Schools and Annual STOP THE BLEED® Training KY3 News | December 29, 2025 Missouri’s new Stop the Bleed Act, signed into law in July...


STOP THE BLEED® is a national campaign to encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. It is a public/private partnership led by the Department of Defense and many other stakeholders.
The Stop the Bleed Coalition is the leading provider of tools and resources to support individuals and organizations licensed to teach STOP THE BLEED®. It is the only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to advancing the STOP THE BLEED® campaign.
Stop the Bleed Coalition is a community of individuals and organizations who are passionate about the STOP THE BLEED® campaign. The Coalition’s goal is to support the growth and impact of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign by providing access to information and services to the growing STOP THE BLEED® community as well as financial support to the STOP THE BLEED® Project.
Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventative deaths. Approximately 40% of trauma-related deaths worldwide are due to bleeding or its consequences, establishing hemorrhage as the most common cause of preventable death in trauma.*



*Curry N, Hopewell S, Doree C, Hyde C, Brohi K, Stanworth S. The acute management of trauma hemorrhage: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Crit Care 2011;15(2):R92.

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Missouri Legislation Requires STOP THE BLEED® Kits in Schools and Annual STOP THE BLEED® Training KY3 News | December 29, 2025 Missouri’s new Stop the Bleed Act, signed into law in July...
The Coalition launches major updates to strengthen teaching, outreach, and community engagement. The STOP THE BLEED® community continues to grow—fast. With more instructors and organizations delivering lifesaving training in schools, workplaces, and...
September is National Preparedness Month, a time when we all come together to ensure that our communities, workplaces, and homes are ready for emergencies. The STOP THE BLEED® campaign believes that preparedness...
STOP THE BLEED® Hits 5 Million People Trained: Empowering Communities with Life-Saving Skills Stop The Bleed Coalition | July 2025 The STOP THE BLEED® program has reached a major milestone: over 5...
STOP THE BLEED® Day 2025: What a Day for Life-Saving Action Stop The Bleed Coalition | May 2025 May 22, 2025, marked an incredible milestone for the STOP THE BLEED® program. This...
In honor of STOP THE BLEED® Month, Stars and Stripes have highlighted the STOP THE BLEED® campaign through the stories of two Veterans and STOP THE BLEED® Instructors Marcelo and Joshua. Veterans are a crucial...
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This application is designed for use by corporations, non-profit organizations and government agencies that want to provide STOP THE BLEED® branded training to members of their organizations and/or the public. STOP THE BLEED® (STB) Educational Licenses are intended for organizations (not individuals) that intend to conduct STB classes that include in-person training at minimal or no cost to the student. These classes may be entirely in person or include an online lecture portion coupled with in-person hands-on training. If a fee is charged, the fee can only be used to cover the costs incurred by the organization in offering the course. This license is not intended for groups that want to provide online training only.
Individuals desiring to become STOP THE BLEED® Instructors should seek certification through the Stop the Bleed Coalition or the American College of Surgeons. The STOP THE BLEED ® program is administered by the U.S. Department of Defense. If you have questions regarding STOP THE BLEED® licensing policies or requirements, please contact DoD directly at stopthebleed@stripes.osd.mil
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