The following are links to websites that provide information for both parents and teens. * "loveisrespect.org":http://loveisrespect.org -- National Teen Dating Violence Abuse Helpline, talk to a teen for support, video, sign the Dating Bill of Rights, PSAs * "ndvh.org":http://ndvh.org -- National Domestic Violence Hotline and links for each state's Coalition Against Domestic Violence * "loveisnotabuse.com":http://loveisnotabuse.com -- Liz Clairborne, Inc. great site for dating violence info, including handbooks, brochure for parents, teens * "www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/BreakTheSilence":http://cdc.gov/CDCTV/BreakTheSilence --video for parents & teens, talk about dating violence & healthy relationships before dating begins, 4 min. * "www.giverespect.org":http://giverespect.org -- from the Family Violence Prevention, new website, great info for parents, community, teachers * "seeitandstopit.org":http://seeitandstopit.org -- good site for teens * "www.kbep.org":http://www.kbep.org -- Tips for parents, Quiz for teens * "teensagainstabuse.org":http://teensagainstabuse.org -- teen group, good site * "www.atg.wa.gov":http://www.atg.wa.gov/ProtectingYouth/TeenDatingViolence.aspx -- Washington State Attorney General, good information * "www.acadv.org":http://www.acadv.org -- Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence * "chooserespect.org":http://chooserespect.org --EXCELLENT interactive site for middle school * "http://www.cdc.gov/features/cdctv/":http://www.cdc.gov/features/cdctv/ -- view dating violence video Break the Silence for parents * "lindsayannburke.com":http://lindsayannburke.com -- Lindsay's story, facts, and help links * "thatsnotcool.com":http://thatsnotcool.com -- great website on digital/electronic harassment/abuse * "safeyouth.org":http://safeyouth.org -- National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center * "safestate.org":http://safestate.org -- Preventing Crime & Violence in California search dating violence, parent & teen brochures * "teenrelationships.org":http://teenrelationships.org -- good teen site * "breakthecycle.org":http://breakthecycle.org -- good site for teens, parents click on “Get Info” , “Get Help” * "endabuse.org":http://endabuse.org -- Family Violence Prevention Fund, click on teens * "opdv.state.ny.us":http://opdv.state.ny.us -- good information for parents & teens, click on “Teens” * "www.ncvc.org":http://www.ncvc.org -- National Center for Victims of Crime, click on “Dating Violence Resource Center”, good info for parents and teens; also provides info on teens obtaining restraining orders in all 50 states * "kaplerfoundation.org":http://kaplerfoundation.org -- Gabe Kapler’s wife Lisa tells her story of teen dating violence links for other organizations * "ncadv.org":http://www.ncadv.org/resources/StateCoalitionList_73.html -- List of State Coalitions Against Domestic Violence * "massmed.org":http://massmed.org -- Massachusetts Medical Society, SEARCH “dating violence” and you will get 2 parent handouts * "avonfoundation.org":http://avonfoundation.org -- follow the Speak Out Against Domestic Violence links * "www.dvirc.org.au/whenlove/":http://www.dvirc.org.au/whenlove/ --When Love Hurts, a guide for love, respect, and abuse in relationships, great for parents/teens * "www.joetorre.net":http://www.joetorre.net --basic facts for adults & teens, Joe's story * "www.kidpower.org":http://www.kidpower.org -- click on Resources, Personal Safety, good articles * "www.nwmaf.org":http://www.nwmaf.org -- Nat'l Women's Martial Arts Federation, click on "Find a Self-Defense Class" for a list of state trainers * "www.mwaves.org":http://www.mwaves.org -- good teen & school site * "www.ricw.ri.gov":http://www.ricw.ri.gov - RI Commission on Women, links to numerous resources for women in Rhode Island * "www.rainn.org":http://www.rainn.org - Rape, Abuse, & Incest Nat'l Network, good resource info BOOKS: *What Parents Need to Know About Dating Violence* by Barrie Levy A must read for all parents, especially if you have a teen in an abusive relationship *Saving Beauty From the Beast* by Vicki Crompton Good resource for parents, just disregard the last chapter SELF DEFENSE SITES: * "www.nwmaf.org":http://www.nwmaf.org - Nat'l Women Martial Arts Federation In Rhode Island, contact Anne Kuzminsky, member of NWMAF & 6th degree blackbelt, nationally certified to teach self defense & personal safety workshops at akuzminsky@cox.net * "www.girlsfightback.org":http//www.firlsfightback.org - Great site: seminars, book & DVD, etc on self-defense aimed at colleges, middle & high schools. Located in CO but gives seminars around country. A must check out! * "www.womenselfdefense.net":htt;://www.womenselfdefense.net - WI based, great info, trainings & products 2007-05-30T12:53:13-07:00 8 2 2 2009-10-22T02:44:39-07:00 parents_teens_links