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Information on stress, depression, body image, suicide, drugs and alcohol, bullying and relationships.
http://www.teen-matters.com/
Addresses the alarming escalation of violence and decreasing respect for life.
http://www.vov.com/
Information on the Education Reform Act, No Child Left Behind, local events, and student diaries produced by YWCA's Youth Voice Collaborative.
http://www.eyeoneducation.tv/students/
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.
http://www.youthwebonline.com/
Addresses issues such as teen pregnancy, abuse, depression and suicide.
http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/9691/teenindex.html
A forum for the top international issues facing youth today. Allows young people to share their opinions and listen to the stories of others.
http://www.unicef.org/voy/
Dedicated to keeping teens informed about issues affecting their lives. Explains the importance of voting.
http://www.rockthevote.org/
The on-line companion to the PBS broadcast. In the mix is a PBS television show dealing with teen issues.
http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/
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.
http://www.seedsofpeace.org/
Information about youth service projects. Learn more about taking positive action on issues like human rights and the environment.
http://www.teaching.com/act/
Programs by and for teens to reduce violence in communities and schools.
http://www.youthalive.org/
Contains essays of members voicing opinions and allows students to come together to solve problems and deal with issues.
http://www.angelfire.com/ia/alpham/isra.html
Examines ageism directed against youth - from legal age restrictions to stereotypes in pop-culture.
http://www.geocities.com/hatredsucks/
As a Christian agency, we believe in the unlimited potential of youth and are committed to helping them holistically, both personally and spiritually.
http://www.youthunlimitedgta.com/
A national nonpartisan coalition of diverse organizations established to increase participation, build responsive government, and promote awareness among America's young people.
http://www.youthvote.org/
Different ways to fight hate and promote tolerance. Includes surveys, stories, actions to take, downloads, and encourages dialogue and participation.
http://www.tolerance.org/teens/index.jsp
Uses art, photography, and stories to explore and express how teenagers see the world and what they want to do about it. Features action projects, details of advisors and online discussions.
http://www.globalyouthvoices.org/
Addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual areas of life from a teen perspective. Offers message boards, chat, advice, music and video.
http://www.meant4more.com/
Allows young people to report violence, illegal activity, sexual abuse and suicide threats anonymously. Includes information, links, statistics and report forms.
http://www.yourmilitary.com/reportsomeone/reportindex.html
By youth and for youth, this site uses words and images to explore youth violence, including bullying, racism, homophobia and sex discrimination.
http://www.violenceinterventionproject.com
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.
http://www.deal.org/
Provides information for teenagers about dangerous situations and relationships. Includes bullying, dating, predators, internet safety agreement, hotlines, and question box.
http://www.teen-scene.org
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.
http://www.tolerance.org/teens/about.jsp