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Child Abuse & Neglect
www.childhelpusa.org - Childhelp USA: National Child Abuse Hotline. (800) 4-A-CHILD, Serves the US, its territories, and Canada, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Established in 1982, the hotline is staffed by professional crisis counselors who can provide information about treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect and research.
http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/ - National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect. (800)-FYI-3366. Provides definitions of child abuse and neglect and summary of requirements and procedures by state for reporting, issue papers, and more.
Child Development
www.zerotothree.org - Zero to Three also has child development information.
www.asha.org - A website from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for families seeking information about speech, language, and/or hearing disorders. It also contains information about child language development and bilingual language development.
www.nidcd.nih.gov - The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, part of the National Institutes of Health. Information on speech and language development and disorders. Topics include: infant hearing screening and hearing loss prevention, otitis media, communication options for the deaf, auditory processing disorders, stuttering, autism, etc.
Computers
http://ergo.human..cornell.edu/cuchildcomp.html - Provides guidelines to help you set up a physically safe computer workstation.
Disasters
www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/disaster.htm - Information on how disasters affect children at different ages and what changes in your child's behavior could indicate that your child is not coping well.
www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/disastercomm.htm - Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics on talking with children about disasters.
www.parentcenter.com/general/34754.html - What to say to children about the September 11 attacks, including pearls for parents.
www.aap.org/family/frk/frkit.htm - The American Academy of Pediatrics prepared a "Family Readiness Kit" full of information for parents about disasters and how to prepare your family for them. Disasters include winter storms, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, flash floods, tsunamis, and terrorism.
www.kidshealth.org - Information on smallpox and anthrax and on coping with the September 11 terrorist attacks; each topic is presented in three age-tailored versions -- for adults (parents), teens and younger children.
www.apa.org/psychnet/coverage.html - Coping with the aftermath of terrorism and violence; handling trauma-related stress and anxiety; numerous other resources on related topics
Pets
www.avma.org/pubhlth/dogbite/dogbitebroc.asp - American Veterinary Medical Association brochure: “Don’t worry, they won’t bite”
www.avma.org/pubhlth/dogbite - Educational resources for Dog Bite Prevention
www.familydoctor.org/668.xml - American Academy of Family Physicians brochure: “Dog Bites: How to Teach Your Children to be Safe”
www.petsforlife.org and www.hsus.org – The Humane Society of the United States brochure: “Introducing your pet & new baby”
www.safekidssafedogs.com – Safe Kids/Safe Dogs Project
www.dogbitelaw.com – A site with information compiled by a private attorney.
Safety
www.safekids.org - The National SAFE KIDS Campaign is the first and only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury, the number one killer of children ages 14 and under. More than 300 state and local SAFE KIDS coalitions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico comprise the Campaign.
www.cpsc.gov - Consumers can report an injury caused by a product or obtain recall product information on this U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) web site. There is also a list of the "dangerous dozen" toys with instructions on how to secure replacement parts or recompense.
To report an unsafe product, click on Report Unsafe Products. To review recalls by date, product or company, click on Recalls/News. To report an injury, call the CPSC's toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772. When prompted, press ext. 300 to speak with a hotline representative.
Smoking, Drugs, & Alcohol
www.smokefreekids.com - Several good Web sites aimed at helping teens to quit smoking.
www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous. (212)870-3400 (or check your local directory). Advice on dealing with alcoholism or living with an alcoholic.
www.health.org The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) is the information service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP.) NCADI is the world's largest resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse.
They staff both English- and Spanish-speaking information specialists who are skilled at recommending appropriate publications, posters, and videocassettes; conducting customized searches; providing grant and funding information; and referring people to appropriate organizations. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your calls at 1-800-729-6686.
www/drughelp.org - DrugHelp is a private, non-profit information and referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis centers throughout the United States.
1-800-DRUGHELP (1-800-378-4435): The American Council for Drug Education's 24-hour, toll-free, totally confidential hotline which provides help in dealing with drugs or alcohol.
www.clubdrugs.org - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). www.drugfreeamerica.org - Partnership for a Drug-Free America web site for parents.
Teens
Web sites designed for adolescents:
Sources of information and printed materials:
- www.etr.org - A source of information brochures
- www.ashastd.org - The American Social Health Association. A resource for information materials.
Television & Media
www.tvturnoff.org - web site of the National TV-Turnoff Week nonprofit organization. This event occurs the last week in April each year.
To promote healthier lives and communities, the TV-Turnoff Network encourages children and adults to watch less TV every April by participating in National TV-Turnoff Week. The event "helps move beyond discussions about program content and instead focuses on what all TV-viewing displaces: creativity, productivity, healthy physical activity, civic engagement, reading, thinking, and doing," says Frank Vespe, executive director of the national nonprofit organization.
The year 2000's TV-free exercise was endorsed by US Surgeon General David Satcher, 32 state governors, and 61 other organizations. The event is now observed in 50,000 schools throughout the country, with organizers providing a variety of activities for students and families.
Individuals or organizations interested in participating can order an organizer's kit from www.turntvoff.org or by phone (800) 939-6737.
www.mediascope.org - Mediascope - A national nonprofit research and policy organization working to promote issues of social relevance within the entertainment industry. www.mediafamily.org - National Institute on Media and the Family - A national resource for research, education, and information about the impact of the media on children and families.
www.media-awareness.ca - Media Awareness Network - Canadian-based organization whose mission is to promote and support media education.
www.esrb.org - Entertainment Software Rating Board - Independent board created to rate interactive entertainment software products.
www.icra.org - Recreational Software Advisory Council - Independent council that rates interactive computer entertainment software.
Violence/Bullies
www.healthinschools.org/talkingaboutcrisis.asp - How to talk with children about violence and other complex world issues.
www.samhsa.gov - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a series of new resource guides for parents, teachers, researchers, and program directors on topics related to substance abuse and violence. Pediatric topics include Children Witnessing Violence and Substance Abuse; Gangs; Violence in Schools; and Youth Firearm Violence. The guides are available free on the SAMHSA website.
www.lionlamb.org - The Lion & Lamb Project - A national grassroots initiative by parents for parents, providing information about the effects of violent entertainment, toys, and games on children's behavior.
www.dontlaugh.org - The "Don't Laugh At Me" program founded by Peter Yarrow of the folk music group Peter, Paul and Mary. The program uses music and video as well as materials based on conflict resolution curricula developed by the Resolving Conflict Creatively Program of Educators for Social Responsibility.
http://www.naesp.org/ContentLoad.do?contentId=481&action=print - "Bully-proofing your middle school" Bonds M. Middle Matters. Spring 2000.
www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov – The federal government’s bullying prevention campaign now is addressing “cyberbullying” or electronic bullying via e-mail, the Web and text messaging among adolescents and children. Eighteen percent of students in grades 6-8 said they had been cyberbullied at least once in the last couple months, according to a 2005 study. This includes having someone send threatening messages or post sensitive information.
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is using its “Stop Bullying Now” campaign to offer advice to adults and children about electronic bullying. The American Academy of Pediatrics has been a campaign partner for several years. For more information, go to www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov and click on What Adults Can Do.
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