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Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
Self-Defense Resources and Workshops
People often ask us, "What if I do everything I can to avoid being attacked - and it doesn't work?" The answer, of course, is that they might need to use the power of their body -...
Protecting Young People from Human Trafficking – a new Video Short from Avery!
If you have older teens or young adults in your life, we encourage you to watch with them this short, vivid, compassionate, and powerful new video, Staying Safe from Trafficking...
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Online Self-Defense Workshops – and, free article!
Everyone deserves to know ways to use their bodies to escape an attack - as well as ways to avoid an attack in the first place!The right kind of self-defense training can increase the...
School Shootings: “How can I protect MY child?” Free workshop June 2 and recommendations
In October 1999, a few months after the tragic school shooting at Columbine High School, a six-year-old asked me during our Kidpower classroom workshop, "What if someone...
Full Circle Safety Course for K-12 Educators to Protect Students From Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking
"I have worked as a crisis-response consultant to help over a dozen schools and youth-serving organizations to recover after they have had to face a sexual abuse case in their...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week – FREE thank-you gift for educators!
In a school year like no other, all of us at Kidpower are grateful to the many educators who are giving so much time, energy, and caring to provide others with a sense of safety,...
Protecting Our Kids From Sexual Abuse Without Scaring Them – Free Workshops and FAQs
Part of the inspiration that led to Kidpower came from stories I heard from adults that started with the words, 'IF ONLY...' If ONLY, when my youth group leader dropped all the kids off...
Profound Sadness – and the Powers We DO Have!
Like countless others, I feel incredibly sad about the suffering and destruction caused by the war in Ukraine and wars anywhere; by this whole pandemic; by violence and abuse in families and in communities; by natural disasters; and by tragic accidents.
Safer Internet Day is Tomorrow! 9 online safety resources from Kidpower
Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day, a global effort to make the internet a safer place for all - especially young people! We have articles, videos, and many other resources you can use...
DOUBLE your gift to support Safety Leaders Worldwide!
Thank you to everyone who has supported Kidpower this year through donating, volunteering, teaching, and sharing. No matter where you live or what language you speak, as Safety...
I used to think I didn’t have any power…
Kidpower helped Ellen give her kids the skills she had lacked as a child… “I used to think I didn't have any power. A lot of unfortunate things happened to me all the way up...
Take Charge of Your Mental Health!
We’re pleased to share two new developments related to Kidpower and mental health – from opposite sides of the globe!Monday, we were honored to present Kidpower Emotional and Personal Safety Skills for Protecting Mental Health at Iran’s First International Virtual...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2023! Get your free gift now!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week in the US, and we are deeply grateful for teachers everywhere and their enduring commitment to do such important work with caring,...
Parentpower Workshop: Creating An Action Plan To Protect Your Family’s Safety! – April 26
For parents, guardians, and other caring adults, it is normal to feel worried when we learn about children being harmed by people who were entrusted with their care. And this feeling gets compounded when we hear about schools, youth-serving organizations, and...