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Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
Walmart Kidnapping Video: Lessons in How to Prevent Kidnapping
The Walmart kidnapping video is a compelling reminder to parents about that an abduction attempt can take place in seconds even when you are close by. When a man attempted to kidnap seven-year-old Brittany in Walmart, her courage, fighting spirit, and instant reaction might well have saved her life, Lessons are to keep your security awareness in familiar places, teach children Stranger Safety skills, and prepare children to protect themselves from an attack.
One Million Safer Kids Call to Action
After providing twenty-two years of grassroots education through Kidpower, we've seen again and again how a few simple skills can stop most attempts of bullying, violence, and abuse. We...
L.A. Miramonte School Child Abuse: When Procedures Fail to Protect Kids, What Do We Need to Change?
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.
Sad Clovis Child Sexual Abuse Story – Seven Actions Adults Can Take to Protect Kids
Sad story about a second grade teacher in Clovis, California, who allegedly molested of his students left parents and teachers wondering who to trust, what to tell their children, and how to keep their kids safe from this ever happening again. Kidpower recommends these seven actions to parents, teachers, and other caring adults for protecting their kids from abuse.
My son’s best friends are bullying him! – What should I do?
When your child’s best friends turn on them and start bullying him/her, it can be a difficult situation. Kidpower outlines a 5-step strategy on preparing your child to confront his/her friends and help stop the hurtful bullying.
Free Webinars on Fighting Child Abuse In Youth Sports
The webinars will provide practical advice and tools to help coaches, youth leaders, and parents take charge of the safety of children in their care and take positive, effective action to prevent abuse and bullying.
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.
Use your skills for joy this holiday season! 5 FREE resources from Kidpower
English | Español As the holiday season gets underway, we encourage you to take charge of what you CAN do to have more joy and fewer problems! This starts with deciding for...
Tell your colleagues & friends – and join us yourself!
We don't want you to miss Wednesday's special FREE online event, 'Teaching Safetypowers - LIVE!' – happening twice Wednesday, December 7: 12-1pm PT and also at 5-6pm PT. We are grateful to our funder Ability Central for supporting the development of Safetypowers - and...
Last chance to have your #GivingTuesday gift matched!
There’s still time to give to Kidpower and have your gift matched by our Leadership Circle! If you already gave, THANK YOU! Every dollar goes right to work: Preventing bullying, abuse, and violence Protecting people most vulnerable to harm Empowering people to protect...