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Resources

Helpful Books

The following books are good resources.

A Young Adult’s Guide to Safety in the Digital Age

For teens. Topics include online predators, cyber-bullying, sexting, internet addiction, identity theft, online scams, viruses and spyware, as well as...

Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships

A sophisticated book for teens, discussing physical, sexual and emotional health.

Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Learn To Use the Internet Safely and Responsibly

Essential strategies to keep children and teens safe on the Internet, with need-to-know information for parents about online dangers.

Do You Have a Secret? (Let’s Talk About It!)

Every child has secrets, and many secrets are fun to keep–for instance, a surprise birthday gift for Mom, or a...

Girlology: A Girl’s Guide to Stuff that Matters

A book for preteen to young teen-age girls, discussing relationships and sexuality.

How Long Does It Hurt?

Best-selling book written by an incest survivor for future survivors, their friends and families. For teens and older.

I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private

Helping kids set healthy boundaries for their private parts can be a daunting and awkward task for parents, counselors and...

i-SAFE Internet Safety Activities: Reproducible Projects for Teachers and Parents, Grades K-8 (Jossey-Bass Teacher)

Easy-to-use guide for teachers and parents to help elementary and middle school students develop their Internet skills while keeping safe.

It’s Happened to Me: A Teen’s Guide to Overcoming Sexual Abuse

Written for teens and those who treat them, this is a workbook to rebuild the strength and confidence abused teens...

It’s Perfectly Normal

Discusses growing up, changing bodies and sexual health. For ages 10 years old and up.

It’s So Amazing

Uses bird and bee cartoon characters to present straightforward explanations on topics related to sexual development, love, reproduction, adoption, sexually...

Living With the Internet and Online Dangers (Teen’s Guides)

Highlights the risks and problems that come with modern Web technology, as well as what teens can do to protect...