Accessing Valid Resources

One must be very cautious while researching information on the World Wide Web
(www). Any individual has the availability to create their own website for the public to view.
When creating a website, there are no rules or laws stating that all of the information must be
credible. That is why it is important to scope out the site to make sure it is reliable. There are a
couple of major areas to look for while trying to find a credible source. It is important to look for
a date of publication, to make sure the information is current. It is also important to locate the
author and their credentials. Another important way a person can tell if they are accessing valid
resources is if they look at the URL (.edu, .gov, .net, .mil, etc.).
February; Teen Dating Violence Prevention Awareness Month
Teen Resources
1. HBO 2: Manage emotional distress in nonviolent ways.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/stress-coping.html
This website helps teens/children learn how to cope with stress.
2. HBO 6: Avoid associating with others who are involved in or who encourage violence
or criminal activity.
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/healthy-relationship.html?ref=search
This website provides teens with information regarding warning signs of individuals
who may put them in violent situations.
3. HBO: 7 Get help to prevent or stop violence including harassment, abuse, bullying,
hazing, fighting, and hate crimes.
http://www.loveisrespect.org/is-this-abuse/types-of-abuse/#tab-id-6
This website is geared towards teens, giving examples of what stalking is, what it
feels like, and suggestions on who to turn to for help.
4. HBO: 3 Avoid bullying, being a bystander to bullying, or being a victim of bullying.
http://www.loveisrespect.org/is-this-abuse/types-of-abuse/#tab-id-5
This website explains how all types of communication whether it is through person or
online, should be respectful.
5. HBO: 7 Get help to prevent or stop violence including harassment, abuse, bullying,
hazing, fighting, and hate crimes.
http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teendatingviolence.ht
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This website gives teens a visual of what teen dating violence is, what the
consequences are, and why it happens.
Adult Resources
1. HBO: 9 Get help to stop being subjected to violence or physical abuse.
http://www.breakthecycle.org/sites/default/files/hanbook__parents_of_teen_0.pdf
This pdf is a great tool parents/adults can use to determine if their
children/other children they know, are in an abusive relationship.
2. HBO 7: Get help to prevent or stop violence including harassment, abuse,
bullying, hazing, fighting, and hate crimes.
https://kids.usa.gov/parents/onlinesafety/cyberbullying/index.shtml
This website shows parents/adults ways on how to prevent, respond, and
report cyberbullying.
3. HBO: 8 Get help to prevent or stop inappropriate touching.
http://www.theadvocacycenter.org/advabusetouch.html
This website helps adults prevent or stop inappropriate touching between
children/teens.
4. HBO: 7 Get help to prevent or stop violence including harassment, abuse,
bullying, hazing, fighting, and hate crimes.
http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/stalking-behavior-victims-seeking-help040513
This website explains why stalkers stalk, and how to get help if you are being
stalked.

5. HBO: 2 Manage emotional distress in nonviolent ways.

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm
This website can help adults figure out ways to cope with their emotional
distress in healthy ways so it does not turn relationships violent.