Looking for support around harassment and bullying?
How about sexual health?
Here are some places to start.
Bullying + Harassment
WEBSITES
STOMP Out Bullying: a nonprofit dedicated to preventing bullying with resources on sexual harassment for kids and teens, plus a live HelpChat line.
Born This Way Foundation: co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, this organization is supports young people’s mental health and empowers them to create a kinder and braver world.
GLSEN: founded by educators, with a mission to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
StopBullying.gov: a website managed by the federal government’s department of Heath and Human Services with resources for parents, school staff, and community members.
BOOKS FOR ADULTS*
And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Making Sense of Middle School
Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boys, and the New Realities of Girl World
Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls
GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TWEENS*
New Kid: a seventh grader starts over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real.
Flamer: a teenager navigates friendship, bullies, and sexual identity at summer camp.
Guts: a graphic memoir about managing overwhelming anxiety in middle school.
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