by Beth McGreevy | Jun 11, 2015
A recap and recording of Kidpower’s “Summer Safety” Coaching call, held June 1, 2015. Read a summary transcript with links to all of the recommended resources and listen to a recording of the call. Parents and professionals called in to talk with Irene van der Zande who helped turn their concerns about safety for kids in summer camp, recreation and travel situations into step-by-step practices to help kids build confidence and skills for taking charge of their own well-being.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 5, 2014
For the first time in many years, we are offering two full force workshops for young women in the Los Angeles area!
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Apr 29, 2014
Whether you live nearby or far away, whether we speak often or have never spoken personally, I want to thank each and every one of you for your commitment to the safety and well-being of children and adults everywhere – and for never letting me forget that, “Though the oceans are wide and the mountains divide, it’s a small world after all!”
by Beth McGreevy | Dec 11, 2012
In an effort to reach more people with Kidpower’s life-saving safety skills, Kidpower has implemented a PR outreach campaign (sponsored by Malachite Strategies) to spread the word about our programs and curriculum, major grants, organizational milestones, key partnerships, new publications, special outreach programs, expert reactions to news events, and advice (tips) about personal safety, confidence building […]
by Beth McGreevy | May 2, 2012
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Mar 20, 2012
Read about the importance of clearly stating and abiding by rules to ensure the boundaries and safety of our communities.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Mar 13, 2012
Excerpt: Most domestic violence, date rape, and other relationship assaults can be prevented or stopped through knowing and using Kidpower’s relationship safety strategies and skills for teens and adults from our Fullpower program. Although they will not work all the time, these skills can help people avoid getting into a destructive relationship, make the best of a bad situation, preserve their sense of self-worth, and keep looking for a way to get help.
Here are 8 common questions we get about violence in intimate relationships, plus detailed strategies for assessing potential abuse or violence in relationships and how to make and carry out effective safety plans for the adults and any children who also may be affected.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Mar 9, 2012
Excerpt: Bullying based on homophobia must be stopped! Kidpower is committed to working together to create cultures of caring, respect, and safety for everyone, everywhere. Our Bullying Solutions book describes how adults can address bullying due to prejudice. Since being established in 1989, Kidpower has been addressing LGBTQ bullying and other violence – and has been helping families, organizations, and schools to do the same.
In our programs, we teach positive and effective skills such as how to: stay in charge of what you say and do no matter how you feel inside; notice and speak up about unsafe or disrespectful behavior; de-escalate confrontations; use target denial to avoid potentially dangerous situations; advocate for yourself and others; persist in getting help when you have a problem; and use self-defense techniques in emergency situations.
