Violence
Topics: Teen Years (13-19), Managing Challenging Child Behavior, more...
From fist fights to gun fights, our teens can find themselves in life-threatening situations. Following are a few resources for dealing with violence at school, in the neighborhood and even in the home.
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse.
National Institute on Media and the Family
The National Institute on Media and the Family is the world's leading and most respected research-based organization on the positive and harmful effects of media on children and youth. This organization examines the impact of electronic media on families and works to help parents and communities watch what our kids watch.
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
Resources for professionals, parents and youth working to prevent violence committed by and against young people. See also: I'm Scared: What if the Next Shooting is at My School?
Talking With Kids About Tough Issues
This website can help by offering practical, concrete tips and techniques for talking easily and openly with young children, ages 8 to 12, about some very tough issues: sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, drugs and alcohol.
Reprinted with the permission of the Minnesota Institute of Public Health.
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