The Safe Child Program is a comprehensive curriculum which teaches prevention of sexual, emotional and physical abuse by people known to the child; prevention of abuse and abduction by strangers; and safety in self-care. It is presented in a preschool through third grade series and teaches a broad base of life skills.

Search Institute is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization whose mission is to advance the well-being of adolescents and children by generating knowledge and promoting its application. The institute conducts research and evaluation, develops publications, and provides a wide range of training opportunities and technical assistance to support community initiatives.

Parent, youth information along with surveys, publications.

is the local affiliate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and a partner of the Governor's Books from Birth Foundation

The Society is a multidisciplinary, not-for-profit, professional association promoting multidisciplinary research in the field of human development, to foster the exchange of information among scientists and other professionals of various disciplines, and to encourage applications of research findings.

The Southeastern Network of Youth and Family Services provides training, technical assistance, and resources to youth service agencies operating in the southeastern United States.

A grassroots, membership organization whose mission is to ensure that all children have the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and safe.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people through law-related education. Students learn about laws, the legal system, and their rights and responsibilities through teaching strategies that promote cooperative learning, critical thinking, and positive interaction between young people and adults.

Federal government site with links to information, research and programs.