by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Apr 18, 2018
Every time the news is filled with yet another upsetting story about young people who were abused by someone in a position of trust, countless parents, guardians, and educators ask the same questions: How could this have happened? What do I need to do to keep it from happening to MY kids? How can I […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Mar 29, 2018
To honor Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, we encourage everyone to use and share the following free resources to keep our children and teens safe from harm and to prepare them to take charge of their safety. 1. Address the challenges that can increase the risks of abuse and make four important decisions to […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Mar 29, 2018
Thanks to Kidpower, I’ve discovered the power to protect and empower my kids, despite the trauma of a difficult and painful childhood!
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Mar 29, 2018
Thanks to supporters like YOU, I have powerful tools to protect my students with disabilities who are vulnerable to emotional abuse, and my students have learned to speak up for the help they deserve! “Sixteen-year-old Morgan is on the autism spectrum and has a family with many challenges. My heart sank when he said in […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Mar 29, 2018
Thanks to supporters like YOU, our child learned how to speak up about the abuse she experienced with our neighbor. Every child needs these skills to be safe! “After her Kidpower workshop, my daughter Sasha asked to speak to me privately. She said, ‘Kidpower says problems should not have to be secret and that it’s […]