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The goal of this programis to help people working with children and youth and to identify the most common forms of bullying and victimization and to effectively work with children who are experiencing these conflicts and abuses
 * Bullying and Victimization : What Adults Can do to Help**

[|Know How 2 Go: College Access] Know How 2 Go is designed to encourage students and their families to take the necessary steps toward postsecondary education. Students are encouraged to learn about the actual steps they need to take to be prepared for, and ultimately apply to, college. Free brochures are also available by calling 800-433-3243.

[|Parents Helpping Parents] This nonprofit, community-based, parent-directed family resource center provides lifetime guidance, supports and services to children with any special need, their families and the professionals who serve them.

[|Watch D.O.G.S.] Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is the father involvement initiative of the National Center for Fathering that organizes fathers and father figures to provide positive male role models for the students and to enhance school security.

[|Mothers In Charge] The mission of Mothers in Charge is violence prevention, education and intervention for youth, young adults, families and community organizations.

[|GLSEN-Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network] The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression

[|Teaching Tolerance] Teaching Tolerance is a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center. They provide educational materials and resources regarding bullying prevention, including their recent documentary, BULLIED: a student, a school and a case that made history. Discussion guide included.

[|The Trevor Project] The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.

[|American Foundation of Suicide Prevention] The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to advancing our knowledge of suicide and our ability to prevent it.

[|SAMHSA Announces New Suicide Hotline] The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s mission is to provide immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider through a toll-free telephone number: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

__** ASCA Articles -**__ below are articles from the ASCA website. You can access the ASCA site at [|www.schoolcounselor.org]. Check out the Parents section for more helpful articles and resources

[|Calling All Parents]

[|Connecting With Your Child's School Counselor for a Successful Year]

[|What Parents Need to Know About Confidentiality]

[|The Challenges of Differences]

[|Turning College and Career Planning Into Family Communication]

[|Building Your Child's Character: Challenges and Solutions]

[|Hope for Special-Needs Students and Their Parents]

[|Positive Parenting Tips for Summer]

[|Helping Children Overcome Test Anxiety]

[|Appropriate Use of the Internet]

[|The Buzz on Bullying]

[|The Transition to Middle School: Tips for Parents]

[|Understanding the School Counselor/ Parent Connection]