Parents and community members joined us for a screening of the powerful film “Escalation” and a follow-up discussion with MHS students leaders. The film was created by the One Love Foundation, and depicts an abusive young adult relationship. The film was very well received, and the discussion with the MHS students was very enlightening.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
- Bullying Awareness Guide Handy guide on what bullying is, with tips and feedback from experts in the field
- Bullying.org Everyone has the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others.
- Cyberbullying Information on cyberbullying, a term for using communication technologies to harrass or harm others.
- Infographic on Bullying
- Internet Safety Education/i-SAFE, Inc. A non-profit foundation dedicated to protecting the online experiences of youth everywhere.
- 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
- Common Purpose Boston-based Batterers’ Intervention Program.
- Futures Without Violence One of the leading national agencies providing resources and advocacy for ending domestic violence world-wide
- Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project One in four gay men experience domestic violence in their relationships.
- 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.
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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
- Bullying Awareness Guide Handy guide on what bullying is, with tips and feedback from experts in the field
- 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 Not Abuse Excellent site for resources on teen dating violence developed by the Liz Claiborne Foundation.
- 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.
- Songs about Abuse in Relationships An extensive list of songs that deal with domestic and teen dating violence, sexual assault, and survival.
- 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.