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Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose
mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote
healthy children, youth, and communities. To accomplish this mission,
the institute generates and communicates new knowledge, and brings
together community, state, and national leaders. At the heart of the
institute's work is the framework of 40 Developmental Assets, which
are positive experiences and personal qualities that young people
need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.
West
Virginia Prevention Resource Center
West
Virginia Youth Leadership Network - A service of the Prevention
Resource Center, this site lists resources and links for youth leaders
in WV.
RADAR
Clearinghouse/Tobacco Prevention Program - Providing information
and materials regarding substance abuse and tobacco prevention in
West Virginia.
WV
Adolescent Health Initiative homepage
World
AIDS Day Campaign homepage
www.connectforkids.com
has resources for youth and adults on important issues:
www.butlerwebs.com/holidays/january.htm
provides Information about holidays including history, fun activities,
little known facts.
www.4girls.gov
is aweb site made just for girls! There’s lots of cool
information you can use. Maybe you want to start working out or you’re
stressed out about school. There are lots of different topics to choose
from. Take a look!
www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/TeenHealth/index.htm
has health information from Nova Scotia.
Do
Something inspires, supports, and celebrates young people
changing their world.
www.loveisnotabuse.com
is Liz Clairborn’s site on relationship abuse among teens.
YouthWEB
Online unites youngsters, teens and adults from diverse
backgrounds and communities in the fight against bias, bigotry and
prejudice. Young people can report hate-related incidents and get
assistance along with information about hate crimes, school violence,
discrimination and human rights.
Safeyouth.org
provides resources for professionals, parents and youth working to
prevent violence committed by and against young people
www.stopthehate.org
includes information about diversity
Cool
Nurse was created to help today's teen and young adult
achieve and maintain a high level of health, fitness and well-being.
Teenagers need to know the latest about health and about their bodies.
Health and sex education has been cut from many school budgets. This
site is a guide to assist you in making intelligent, informed decisions.
