Young People Content Topic Results
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Deaf Persons and Experts Speak Out Against Inclusion
This resource compiles writings from Deaf person and professionals who oppose the Inclusion movement.
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Healthy LGBTQ Relationships
Publisher(s):This handout provides information to help LGBTQ youth identify the signs of an unhealthy relationship. It also includes brief information on where they can seek help.
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Peer Pressure
Publisher(s):This page addresses the dynamics of peer pressure for young people and tips for handling it in healthy ways.
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Introduction to Positive Youth Development
Publisher(s): This web based training provides introduction to concepts and theories of positive youth development and how to put them into practice.
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Coaching for Change
Publisher(s): Coaching for Change offers two interactive online training programs, one for high school athletic coaches, and one for coaches working with youth ages 10-14 in community athletic programs.
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Childhood Trauma, Changing Minds
Publisher(s):This online destination is full of tools and strategies designed to increase awareness and build essential capacity that helps all children and youth – particularly those exposed to violence – not only survive, but thrive.
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Incorporating Racial Equity into Trauma-Informed Care
Publisher(s):This brief offers practical considerations to help health systems and provider practices incorporate a focus on racial equity to enhance trauma-informed care efforts.
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Publisher(s):This manual offers information on homelessness and trauma, the role of shelter providers, as well as implementing the 8 PFA Core Actions in shelter settings.
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The 5 Steps to Protecting Our Children
Publisher(s):The 5 Steps to Protecting Our Children is an introductory guide to help adults protect children from sexual abuse. Using an evidence-informed approach, these guidelines provide simple and practical actions you can take to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
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Talk to your kids...before everyone else does
Publisher(s):This booklet offers practical concrete tips and techniques for talking easily and openly with young children ages 8 to 12 about some tough issues: sex and relationships, HIV/AIDS, violence, drugs and alcohol.
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Bill of Rights for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Publisher(s):Bills of Rights for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children have been proposed and enacted in a number of states. This resource provides principles, language, and guidance for developing such a document. State-specific legislation is included.
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LGBTQ Relationships and the Law
Publisher(s):The legal system is an important tool in your safety planning, whether you’re straight or LGBTQ. This short handout provides safety tips for LGBTQ youth for seeking legal assistance and protection.









