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KidsHealth Internet Safety Resources
Publisher(s): Pages designed for kids and teens review relevant online safety concerns, including harassment and cyberbullying.
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Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls’ Childhood
Publisher(s):This groundbreaking study by the Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality provides data showing that adults view Black girls as less innocent and more adult-like than their white peers, especially in the age range of 5-14. This report represents a key step in addressing the disparate treatment of Black girls in public systems.
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Risk & Protective Factors
Publisher(s): As youth grow and reach their developmental competencies, there are variables that promote or hinder the process (often referred to as protective and risk factors). This webpage from youth.gov outlines risk and protective factors for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in adolescence.
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The Primer: Helping Victims of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse in Polygamous Communities
Publisher(s):This resource was designed to assist human services professionals, law enforcement officers and others in helping victims of domestic violence and child abuse from polygamous communities in Arizona and Utah.
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Children and Media: Stereotypes
Publisher(s):This article suggests seven ways to fight stereotypes often portrayed in the media.
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The Facts on Tweens and Teens and Dating Violence
Publisher(s):This fact sheet presents data from various studies to show the prevalence of teen dating violence among tweens and teens.
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LGBTQ Abusive Relationships
Publisher(s):This fact sheet presents information about dating and domestic violence among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) young people and the obstacles faced by LGBTQ youth in seeking help.
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Helping Families Deal With the Stress of Relocation After a Disaster
Publisher(s):This handout provides information to help families deal with relocation stress after a disaster.
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How to Help a Grieving Child
Publisher(s):This resource describes lessons from the book 35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child.
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Talk about it...Tips for adults talking to youth about consent
Publisher(s):This handout offers tips for adults on how to talk to youth about sexual consent.
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Stop Abuse for Every (SAFE) Teen Act (S. 1447/H.R. 2689): Teen Dating Violence is an Education Issue
Publisher(s):This 2-page document summarizes information about the “Stop Abuse for Every Teen Act” or SAFE Teen Act designed to help schools play an important role in preventing teen dating violence.
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Healthy Relationships Protect Teens: A Parent’s Handbook
Publisher(s): Pre-teens and young teens who learn to develop healthy relationship skills are more likely to have healthy relationships throughout their lives. As a parent, you should provide reliable and accurate information to your 11-to-14-year-old about healthy relationships: what a healthy relationship feels like, looks like, and sounds like.