Click on the links below for more information on bullying, domestic violence, teen issues, mentoring and other sites of interest. Included are organizations and resources which we have found especially useful.
Bullying
- Cyberbullying Information on cyberbullying, a term for using communication technologies to harrass or harm others.
- Infographic on Bullying
- Olweus Bullying Prevention Program A comprehensive, school-wide program designed for use in elementary or middle schools developed by Norwegian researcher Dr. Dan Olweus.
- Online Bullying & Suicide Dedicated to Ryan Patrick Halligan, a young teen who took his own life after being bullied online.
- Stop Bullying Now- Stan Davis A wealth of information & resources from expert Stan Davis, consultant to MAAV’s bullying prevention program.
- Teen Online Safety Resource
- The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network Making schools safer for ALL students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
Domestic Violence
- Futures Without Violence One of the leading national agencies providing resources and advocacy for ending domestic violence world-wide
- Jane Doe, Inc. The Massachusetts statewide coalition against sexual assault and domestic violence.
- Massachusetts Medical Society Resources for physicians; search under Domestic Violence
- Melrose Police Department MAAV partners with the Melrose Police Department to address the problem of domestic violence.
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence NCADV’s work includes coalition building at the local, state, regional and national levels.
- Teen Online Safety Resource
- The Network/La Red Ending abuse in lesbian, bisexual women’s and transgender communities.
- WomensLaw.org Provides access to legal information, empowering victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with knowledge to change their lives.
Mentoring
- Massachusetts Mentoring Partnership State-wide organization offering training, technical assistance and quality standards for mentoring programs.
- MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership An advocate and resource for the expansion of mentoring initiatives nationwide.
- NWREL National Mentoring Center Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s National Mentoring Center provides training and technical assistance for youth mentoring programs.
Other
- Adams Design Brenda Adams created the MAAV logo and branding!
- BKJ Productions Brian Johnson of BKJ Productions designed MAAV’s website!
- City of Melrose Information about the community of Melrose, Massachusetts.
- Mass in Motion Melrose-Wakefield A great site with resources for healthy living.
- Melrose Police Department MAAV partners with the Melrose Police Department to address the problem of domestic violence.
Teen Issues
- Go Ask Alice: Columbia University’s Health Education Program The health question and answer Internet service produced by the Alice!, Health Promotion Program at Columbia University — a division of Health Services at Columbia.
- Lindsay Ann Burke Foundation Founded by the family of Lindsay Ann Burke, a victim of teen dating violence in Rhode Island.
- Love is Respect Home of the National Teen Dating Abuse hotline.
- One Love Foundation Established in honor of Yeardley Love, who was killed by her boyfriend at the University of Virginia. The site includes information about a new “app” for safety.
- Online Bullying & Suicide Dedicated to Ryan Patrick Halligan, a young teen who took his own life after being bullied online.
- Resiliency Information & activities on the topic of resiliency.
- T.E.A.R.-Teens Experiencing Abusive Relationships An organization run by teens for teens, the goal is to prevent dating abuse through education.
- Teen Online Safety Resource
- The Samaritans Excellent web site for teens and parents offering help and providing information on depression and suicide.
- 5th Grade Relationship Tips – today.com Tips on how to help your fifth grader build relationships.
- Teaching Kids About Boundaries Helping your child learn boundaries for social interaction for themselves and respect those of others.
- Talking with children about consent An age based approach to consent discussions
- Consent at Every Age Learn how to talk about respecting one another’s boundaries – from preschool to high school