New Kidpower Protection Promise Posters for International Child Protection Month this September

by | Sep 1, 2015

Last September, I made the Kidpower Protection Promise to many young friends as part of my personal commitment to our first International Child Protection Month. I took the hands of one six-year-old, who we’ll call Molly, and started, “You are VERY important to me!.” “I know that,”  Molly nodded and smiled. “And if you have a […]

Want to learn how to teach ‘People Safety” skills to teens and adults of all abilities? Apply NOW for Fullpower Core Program Training

by | Feb 10, 2015

After an exceptional Kidpower instructor training program in January, we are now accepting applications for our biennial Fullpower Core Program Training: How to Use the Positive Practice Method to Teach ‘People Safety’ to Teens and Adults April 23-28, 2015 This program is primarily for people who want to become certified as Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International […]

Rape is Rape. Why Kidpower works to help ALL people be safe!

by | Jan 6, 2012

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.