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Bullying
Cyberbullying Research Center
Research identifying the causes and consequences of cyberbullying.

The Equality Project
An organization founded on Facebook by openly gay public high school students. They strive to eliminate bullying and attain equality for all school students.

National Council for the Prevention of Crime
Scroll down for some bullet points about cyberbulling and how to deal with it.

Prevent Cyberbullying and Harassment
Tons of articles on cyberbullying plus a place to tell your own story and get advice from your peers.

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The Safe Space
A project to break the cycle: The most comprehensive resource on the web to learn about dating violence.

Stomp out Bullying
National anti-bullying and cyberbullying program for kids and teens.

A Thin Line
A site by MTV that talks about digital drama and understanding where the line needs to be drawn when it comes to sexting, constant messaging, spying, and digital disrespect.

Teens Against Bullying
Educational resource for bullying prevention designed to engage, empower and educate all teens.



Health
4Girls Health
Current health information for girls age 10-16.

Cool Nurse
Articles and links to health-related information including sexuality, mental health, male health, social life and binge drinking. Good list of toll-free hotline numbers.

Move It 4
An online fitness center with information on nutrition, workouts, and how to have fun while staying active.

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Reach Out
A mental health resource for teens.

TeenGrowth
Find answers to questions about your health.

TeensHealth.org
Indexed articles and links about nutrition, physical and psychological health, sex, staying safe, health problems and more. Hot Topics look at what other teens are reading today. The daily quiz gets your mind working!



Pregnancy and Sex
National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Straightforward information for teens and parents regarding pregnancy and pregnancy prevention. Many different links to government and nonprofit sites spanning all kinds of religious and secular views. Girl Scouts, Focus on the Family, Girls, Inc.

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Sex, Etc.
A sexuality and health newsletter written by teens for teens.

Teenwire
Planned Parenthood's site for teens has information about sexuality, health and relationships.



Advice and Counseling
Raven Days
All about bullying, especially in school, from why to how to deal with it to other options for schooling - get out of high school fast.

Second Wind Fund
Second Wind was formed after four teen suicides in a Jefferson County, Colorado high school during the 2001-2002 school year. It is now accessible to every youth 19 and under in the Denver metro area and through our affiliates in Boulder, Douglas, El Paso, Mesa, and Teller counties. Referrals are normally made through school counselors, although youth being home-schooled or no longer attending school are also eligible.

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SmartGirl
This web site is written by the teenage girls who visit the site. Read or write reviews on virtually anything, from books to body care, or talk about topics of interest with other girls on the web site's discussion boards.

SuicideHotlines.com
Provides phone numbers for county and city help lines for each state.

Teen Advice - About.com
Advice and community for teens.



Substances
Al-Anon and Alateen
A national web site to help the families and friends of alcoholics.

Freevibe.com
This site will give you information on specific drugs, answer your drug-related questions, and give you the opportunity to speak out.

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I Quit!
Download the "I Quit" booklet to help you stop smoking.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America
This cool site will give you the lowdown on specific drugs, answer your drug-related questions, and give you the opportunity to speak out.



Money
Jump$tart Coalition
Take a short test to find out what kind of life you want to live and what it will take you to get there.

Motley Fool
The best ways for teens to save and make money. Learn investing and what to expect from it...and how to become a millionaire!

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The NEFE Teen Resource Bureau (NTRB)
This site was designed by a few twenty-somethings and a select group of teenagers to help you determine the best way to handle money, buy a car, pay for college, and more.



Violence
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
Most links and articles are related to youth violence - bullying, suicide, guns, dating. Tollfree number and e-mail available.

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GLBT (Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender)
Gender Spectrum
Provides education, training and support to help create a gender sensitive and inclusive environment for all children and teens.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Community Center of Colorado
Includes youth services information.

GLSEN
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students.

The Hetrick-Martin Institute
Home of the Harvey Milk High School. This foundation, housed with the first public school for gay teens, provides internships, drop-in counseling, job readiness workshops and more for LGBT youth ages 12 to 21 in New York City. Their resources page is extensive as well, for those who aren't nearby.

The Human Rights Campaign
As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.

I'm From Driftwood
This video project collects "true LGBT stories from all over the world -- from the smallest towns to the biggest cities -- to help gay youth feel not so alone."

It Gets Better Project
Started in response to the many recent suicides of GLBTQ youth, gay, bisexual, and transgender adult talk on camera about how they have survived their teen years to go on to live happy, healthy, and joyful lives.

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Love Is Louder
Love is Louder is essentially a social media campaign about being bullied.

Make it Better Project
Takes Dan Savages' message of "It Gets Better" one step further by giving youth the tools they need to make their lives better now.

Matthew's Place
Suport and information for GLBTQ youth.

Safe Schools Coalition
This organization now serves youth and educators nationwide. Aside from a great list of resources (by location, school type, etc.) their "youth" page is a gateway to tons of information, from tips on starting a Gay-Straight Alliance to support for kids with gay parents.

The Trevor Project
A leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.

We are the Youth
A photographic journalism project chronicling the individual stories of queer youth in the United States. The project aims to capture the incredible diversity and uniqueness among LGBTQ youth.

YouthResource
Offers support, community, resources, and peer-to-peer education about issues of concern to GLBT questioning young people.



Hot Wheels
Car Maintenance 4 Teens
You know how to pump gas, check out this site with tips how to maintain a safe car. Buying a used car? Get help here.

Driver Handbooks
Every handbook they make ready to download in PDF format.

Driver's License Offices
Which DMV locations do drivers tests?

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The Driver's Seat - CDOT
This site explains the laws and offers lots of information about how to stay safe while enjoying your newfound freedom in The Driver's Seat

Driving Schools
The DMV's list of approved driving schools.



Teen Activism and Volunteering
Alonovo
A guilt-free online shopping experience. With every product, you get a company's report card which will tell you everything from their social responsibility to their impact on the environment. You can even set your own values to find products that matches a company's values.

Causecast
The site strives to connect organizations with individuals so that they can work together to further their common causes.

Choose or Lose
Political information from MTV.com.

Do Something
Using the power of online to get teens to do good stuff offline

dotherightthing.com
At "do the right thing," stories and information about a company are submitted by the community and then ranked according to its social and environmental impact.

Gen-We.org
Generation We-For the emerging power of the Millennial Generation. It shows how they (and their supporters from other generations) are poised to change our nation and our world for the better.

Global Young Greens
For people 35 and under who identify as Green, this site gives you the tools and resources to further your Green agenda and keep you connected with likeminded members.

Glue Network
ON and OFF-line brand and community that exists to inspire and empower people to be the change they want to see in the world.

Greenvoice
At Greenvoice, members can join in any local or global environmental campaign or group they are most concerned with.

The Hip-Hop Association
The site for activism happening in the urban youth/hip hop space.

Invisible Children
Helping children in Uganda.

Jefferson County, Colorado
Scroll down for a list of volunteer opportunities in Jefferson County.

Jumo
Asocial networking site developed around various issues like women's rights, HIV/ AIDS, and homelessness. The site is meant to primarily encourage activism. Jumo's real advantage is it offers levels of support, whether you support the issue through Facebook likes, or donating and volunteering, it's all there.

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The League of Young Voters
They register voters, lobby at all levels, train organizers, mobilize young people, and more.

Metro Volunteers!
An instant resource to 100s of local volunteer opportunities - search by your interest or zipcode.

MySpace Impact
MySpace Impact provides a community for MySpacers interested in a variety of issues.

Peta2
Dedicated to reaching and organizing youth for the cause of furthering animal rights.

Rock the Vote
Rock the Vote is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities.

SocialVibe
A for-profit site that combines causes, brands and social networking to raise money for worthy organizations.

Student Voices
Students use this interactive web site to study and discuss local government, policy issues and political campaigns.

TakingITGlobal
This site is truly global in its membership and issues.

ThinkMTV
A valuable community and meeting place on important issues.

Youth Free Expression Network
This web site gives teens an outlet to express world and political views and teaches them how they can become advocates for those beliefs.

Youth Service America
YSA empowers young people 5 to 25 to step up to important roles in their communities, schools, and government.

Youth Volunteer Network
Volunteer stories, tips on how to be heard, and a database of current volunteer opportunities.

YouthNOISE
This web site encourages you to "Make some Noise!" by taking action to make a difference. Find out about current issues such as politics, education, animal rights, gun violence, and homelessness. Speak out by posting your opinions on a message board or read what others have to say.

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