Category Archives: Abuse Prevention

Kidpower & PCA Team Up to Stop Child Abuse in Youth Sports

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Kidpower Team

Kidpower responds to recent child sex abuse scandals by partnering with the Positive Coaching Alliance and has provided free webinars and other resources educate and support a vital group of caring adults in the prevention of child abuse and bullying in youth sports. We hope that the coaches, youth leaders, and parents we can reach through our partnership with PCA will have a strong ripple effect to helping make kids safer and promoting our One Million Safer Kids Initiative. Continue reading →

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YOUR Kidpower testimonial is needed to make kids safer!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Executive Director/Founder

We need your short testimonial for a special PR effort in preparation for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. In April, 2011, over 1,000 people participated in our Kidpower Skill-A-Day Challenge. This year, we want to help schools and communities … Continue reading →

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L.A. Miramonte School Child Abuse: When Procedures Fail to Protect Kids, What Do We Need to Change?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Executive Director/Founder

News stories about years of alleged shocking child abuse by two teachers in LA’s Miramonte School provide a sad example of how the procedures in place failed to protect kids. As the school community goes through great trauma in trying to re-establish trust with the parents and to prevent harm to any more students, this article explores what might have helped to make a difference. Continue reading →

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Four Strategies for Protecting Kids from Sexual Predators

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Executive Director/Founder

In the wake of recent child abuse scandals in sports and schools in the US, parents are left wondering, “What do I need to look out for? How can I protect my kids? What can I teach them about protecting themselves?” Kidpower provides four strategies that will help you keep your children safe. Continue reading →

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