Girls and Violence



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Below are some links to useful web sites


Web Sites for Girls

Girls Inc Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold!

gURL What you need to know about safe sex, pregnancy, body image, self-destructive behaviour, sexual preference and much more.

Ophelia project Includes information for girls on how to deal with relational aggression.

SmartGirl Check out the Library of Information on topics like body and sexuality, sports, school, problems, depression, and more.

The Girl Site Network Check out Sharon Shelton’s tips on handling conflict and anger.

When Love Hurts A guide for girls on love, respect and abuse in relationships.

Voices of Youth: The Girl Child Why does the UN think that girl children and girl teens face different issues than boys? Find out about the special issues facing girls around the world and take the Girl Child Interactive Quiz.

Advice and Support on Bullying

Anti-Bullying Network Funded by the Scottish Executive and based at Edinburgh University, this site contains a wealth of information for teachers, pupils, parents and others.

Bullying on-line Life can be a misery when you're being bullied at school and if you feel you don't have any friends. Here's help and advice if you're having a hard time. There's information on racist bullying, mobile phone bullying and advice for staying safe.

CBBC Issues: Bullying Information on bullying with advice about how to overcome it

ChildLine ChildLine offers a free, confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK (Telephone 0800 1111).

Department for Education and Skills Anti-Bullying Site Includes advice on what do to if you experience bullying by mobile phone text messages or e-mail.

So agony Teen web site with advice on what to do about bullying.

Gangs and Violence

Chillin' This website, from BBC Manchester, includes young people's reactions to a report on gangs.

Other Useful Sites

Britkid An interactive site game that deals seriously with the issues of race and racism in today's Britain.

Eating Disorders Association Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and related eating disorders.

It's Not Your Fault A website for children, young people and parents about divorce.

The Site Info about a range of issues affecting children and young people (sex, relationships, money, legal, health, drugs, careers, housing).

YoungMinds Do you ever feel depressed? Worried about self-injury? Mental illness in your family? Sexually abused? These pages try to help you when you or someone you know is troubled and where to find help.




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Last updated 10 September, 2002