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Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
For Phillip Parker, Dead at Age 14 – Loving Kids is Not Enough
Yet another young life has been tragically lost because of bullying. Last week, fourteen-year-old Phillip Parker committed suicide. His parents say he had been cruelly bullied for being gay. It’s not enough to love your kids and to be upset and worried about the bullying. Parents, educators, youth leaders, and all caring adults must take these actions to help prevent young people who are being bullied from being overwhelmed by despair.
The Legacy of Joe Paterno: An Opportunity for Lasting Change
Update July 24, 2012. The following article was written before the investigation that showed what a big role Joe Paterno played in the coverup of...
Rape is Rape. Why Kidpower works to help ALL people be safe!
The FBI and the Department of Justice have finally expanded the definition of the crime of rape to include the sexual assaults of men, children and any adult who cannot give consent to sex. Though I hate the idea that anyone would experience this or any kind of violence in their lives, it is important to define it accurately in our statistics, so we can work more effectively to prevent this terrible crime.
Kidpower has been committed to teaching people of all ages and walks of life how to prevent and deter violence since 1989 and we hope this newly expanded definition at the highest levels will translate not just into expanded statistics, but also – and more important – into positive action to address and prevent rape at every level of society.
Stop Kids From Throwing Stones – Emergency Action to Protect Kids From Bullying
Tell kids when their words or actions can be hurtful. Coach them to practice saying something respectful and doing something safer instead.
No Forced Kisses for Your Kids: A Holiday Safety Tip for Families
As parents well know, the holiday season is both incredibly exciting and potentially overwhelming for kids, sometimes all rolled together into one. At gatherings with families and friends, expectations about affection, attention, and teasing can create unnecessary stress and discomfort.
Introduction to One Million Safer Kids
What if any of us saw a child about to be harmed? We’d want to do something to help that child! Our challenge is to understand what to do and when to do it.
“You Don’t Know What To Do” – Interview alleging abuse from AAU exCEO Bobby Dodd
What other child abuse survivors say about why they didn’t tell is sadly similar to what Ralph West says in the interview about his experience. “I was freaked out. You don’t know what to do. Are you going to blow the lid? All you want to do is pretend it didn’t happen. You want to hide and bury it.”It is terribly sad that this happened – and even more sad that, even all these years and stories later, too many kids today STILL don’t know what to do.
Make SURE Kids Know You Care – Take Emergency Action to Protect Kids From Bullying
Bullying is an ongoing emergency, and emergencies require urgent action. Each week, Kidpower will be featuring an Emergency Action you can take to help protect the young people in your life from bullying.
Keep Your Radar On – Take Emergency Action to Protect Kids From Bullying
The next Bullying Emergency Action to take is to: KEEP YOUR RADAR ON!
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, and Kidpower
It’s that time of year again! Regardless of what special holiday you and your family may celebrate, December is a time to appreciate for all that we are given and give thanks to those we are most thankful to have in our lives. And, of course, it’s important to remember to be thankful for another year of safety!
Make Your Holiday Shopping Count for Safer Kids with FlipOut, IGive, & Other Retailers
Shop for good this year! The Holiday Shopping Season is upon us and Kidpower has some great gift ideas and tips for making the dollars you spend this year make a difference!
“No Tattling” Kills 10-Year-Old Girl
After being told by three teachers not to tattle, 10 year old Ashlynn Connor committed suicide because she felt miserable and hopeless about the bullying and incessant teasing that happened at her school. Let’s honor her memory – and the memory of all the young people who tragically decided to end their lives – by doing everything in our power to make sure that cruel behavior is stopped and that children have safe places to talk about their problems and get help.
What if the danger is from a fire, not a person?
People usually think about using the safety skills we teach to stop danger from a stranger or abusive person. But they can go way beyond that. Read on to discover how...
Thanksgiving Video Message From Our Heart to Yours!
This Thanksgiving, I want to share this short video message of gratitude - from our heart to yours. There are so many things Kidpower has to be thankful for this year, and that...
When everything shut down, we stepped up!
March 2020… The world largely shut down trying to halt the pandemic. But Kidpower couldn’t shut down. The demand for our services surged from: People in close...