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This category contains web sites which deal with controversial or current issues which are of importance to teenagers.

Topics may include career planning, government and politics, news, religion, sexuality, suicide, and truancy.

Subcategories

• Bullying
• Career Planning
• Government and Politics
• Health
• News
• Pregnancy
• Rape and Abuse
• Religion and Spirituality
• Runaways
• Sexuality
• Substance Abuse
• Suicide
• Truancy

Resources in This Category

• Deal.org

  http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cycp-cpcj/index-eng.htm
  Provides a monthly magazine and digital library to help overcome obstacles in personal, family and community life. Includes past issues and a guide to safe web surfing.

• In the Mix

  http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/
  The on-line companion to the PBS broadcast. In the mix is a PBS television show dealing with teen issues.

• ReportSomeone

  http://www.yourmilitary.com/reportsomeone/reportindex.html
  Allows young people to report violence, illegal activity, sexual abuse and suicide threats anonymously. Includes information, links, statistics and report forms.

• Rock the Vote

  http://www.rockthevote.com/
  Dedicated to keeping teens informed about issues affecting their lives. Explains the importance of voting.

• Seeds of Peace

  http://www.seedsofpeace.org/
  Organization that helps teenagers from regions of conflict learn the skills of making peace. Event calendar, news, articles, ways to help, information, and camp opportunities.

• Stand Up for Student Rights with ISRA

  http://www.angelfire.com/ia/alpham/isra.html
  Contains essays of members voicing opinions and allows students to come together to solve problems and deal with issues.

• Teaching Tolerance: Mix It Up

  http://www.tolerance.org/mix-it-up
  Program to help teens promote racial tolerance in their schools. Includes FAQs, stories, steps to take, e-newsletter, polls, youth activist groups, and free Mix It Up at Lunch Day starter pack.

• The Pro-Youth Pages

  http://www.proyouthpages.com/
  Examines ageism directed against youth - from legal age restrictions to stereotypes in pop-culture.

• UNICEF - Voices of Youth

  http://www.voicesofyouth.org/
  A forum for the top international issues facing youth today. Allows young people to share their opinions and listen to the stories of others.

• Victory Over Violence

  http://www.vov.com/
  Addresses the alarming escalation of violence and decreasing respect for life.

• Violence Intervention Project

  http://www.violenceinterventionproject.com/
  By youth and for youth, this site uses words and images to explore youth violence, including bullying, racism, homophobia and sex discrimination.

• Youth Alive

  http://www.youthalive.org/
  Programs by and for teens to reduce violence in communities and schools.

• Youth Unlimited/Toronto YFC

  http://youthunlimitedgta.ca/
  As a Christian agency, we believe in the unlimited potential of youth and are committed to helping them holistically, both personally and spiritually.

• YouthWeb Online

  http://www.youthwebonline.com/
  Youngsters, teens and adults from diverse backgrounds and communities fight against bias, bigotry and prejudice. Report hate-related incidents, get information about hate crimes, school violence, and human rights issues.

Related Categories

• Home > Kids and Teens > People and Society > Organizations > Political
• Home > Kids and Teens > People and Society > Psychology

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