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Partnership Against Domestic Violence: Survivor Success Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
Read inspiring personal stories about women who have successfully escaped the cycle of domestic violence.
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Futures Without Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page of Futures Without Violence, formerly known as the Family Violence Prevention Fund, a non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education.
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource assists visitors in understanding what domestic violence is and reporting abuse. Also find what you can do to help others who have been victims of violence.
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Domestic Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a website devoted to information about domestic violence. You can read about what it is, who the abusers are, who the victims are, and much more.
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Read Works

Read Works: Taking Action: She Stood Up to School Violence

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a girl named Gabriella Contreras who stood up against school violence be creating a club called BADDD. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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National Network to End Domestic Violence

Nnedv: Women's Law: Domestic Violence/dating Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines domestic/dating violence, explains the laws against it, and how they can help the abused.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Should You Worry About School Violence?

For Students 9th - 10th
Violence in schools can have a major effect on not only the victim but the school as a community. This article focuses on determining the safety of your school and what to do to help prevent violence. Links to related sites are available...
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Other

Legal Guide for Immigrants: Domestic Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
This English-Spanish resource explains domestic violence and the legal protection available in the state of Maine.
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Children Now: Talking With Kids About Tough Issues: Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
Parents are given the confidence to talk with students about difficult issues like drugs, violence, and alcohol. The subject addressed is violence. Discussion topics and answers to common questions are included.
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Other

Cba: About Perpetrators of Domestic Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the typical characteristics of people who perpetrate domestic violence acts. It also lists and discusses reasons why men/women may display violent behavior.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Dating Violence Detectives

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine the issues around dating violence, the statistics about dating violence and suggestions for how to leave an abusive relationship and where to get help. Construct Web pages related to dating violence using authoring software.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Dating Violence Awareness Campaign

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine facts and issues about dating violence, and use that information to impact the entire school population by planning a Dating Violence Awareness school campaign.
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BBC

Bbc News: Violence Claims 1.6 M a Year

For Students 9th - 10th
This article presents a wealth of facts of statistics gathered by The WHO (World Health Organization) on violence. It also presents a discussion on how violence can be reduced.
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Other

Student Pledge Against Gun Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about this pledge and other special topics, such as "a Day of National Concern about Young People and Gun Violence."
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American Psychological Association

Apa Help Center: Violence Warning Signs

For Students 9th - 10th
This brochure, from the American Psychological Association, offers a comprehensive overview of violent behavior and the warning signs associated with this behavior. Content includes a focus on the different reasons for violence, how to...
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Violence Spreads Like a Virus

For Students 9th - 10th
New research shows that the friends of violent teens are much more likely to become violent themselves. Discover news about this human behavior spreading amongst teens.
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: Video Games: Do Violent Video Games Contribute to Youth Violence?

For Students 9th - 10th
Pro and con argument about the relationship between playing violent video games and youth violence. Website presents research, studies, comments and pro-con list.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Healthy Relationships: Teen Dating Violence

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As teens develop relationships, it is pertinent that they grow an understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships. This lesson focuses on the basics of relationships and dating violence.
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PBS

Pbs: Fighting School Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of resources on the topic of school violence, following the Littleton, Colorado shootings in 1999. Includes a link to A Guide to Safe Schools and articles on communities trying to address youth violence.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Lowdown: Gun Violence, Gun Control, Gun Rights: Where We Go From Here Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
While tragic mass shootings like the ones in Las Vegas and Orlando shine a spotlight on our nation's lax gun laws, these horrific events make up a tiny percentage of U.S. gun deaths. Suicide, other types of homicide and accidents play a...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Roll Red Roll: Transforming a Culture of Silence Preventing Sexual Violence and Rape

For Teachers 9th - 10th
When you witness an injustice, remaining silent or acting as a bystander is an active choice that is an impediment to justice. In this lesson young scholars will have the opportunity to examine the consequences of remaining silent...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Thresholds of Violence

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "Thresholds of Violence" by Malcolm Gladwell, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association: Violence and Youth

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking at school shootings, this article posts questions regarding whether some kids are prone to violence and how soon we need to do something about it.
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American Bar Association

American Bar Association: Standing Committee Gun Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, operated by the American Bar Association, has information regarding various aspects of the issue of guns and violence in America. It particularly focuses on the Standing Committee on Gun Violence.

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