Children and Youth (N - Z)

Key:
F - Free Resources
P - Paid Resources
N - Newsletter/Magazine
T - Training/Technical Assistance

Children and Youth (N - Z)

National Association of Elementary School Principals
(F, P, T, N)
1615 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-386-2377
Fax 800-396-2377
www.naesp.org

The National Association of Elementary School Principals leads in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals and other educational leaders in their commitment to all children.

National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association
(F, P, N)
100 West Harrison
North Tower, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98119
800-628-3233
Fax 206-270-0078
www.nationalcasa.org

The National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, together with its state and local members, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
(F, P, N)
699 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-843-5678
Fax 703-274-2200
www.missingkids.com

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) is the nation’s resource center for child protection, providing case management services to assist law enforcement efforts to locate and recover missing children. In this effort, NCMEC offers technical assistance, information dissemination, and advice. NCMEC’s CyberTipline handles leads from individuals reporting the sexual exploitation of children, and the organization’s advanced use of technology has revolutionized the search for missing children.

National Cyber Security Alliance
(P, F)
1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20004
www.staysafeonline.info

The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is the go-to resource for cyber security awareness and education for home user, small business, and education audiences. A public-private partnership, NCSA’s sponsors include the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Trade Commission, and many corporations and private sector organizations. NCSA provides tools and resources to empower home users, small businesses, and schools, colleges, and universities to stay safe online.

National Family Partnership
(F, P, T, N)
2490 Coral Way
Suite 501
Miami, FL 33145-3449
800-705-8997
Fax 305-856-4815
www.nfp.org
 
The National Family Partnership (NFP) shares tools, strategies, and resources to support families and communities in their efforts to promote safe, drug-free youth. NFP also sponsors Red Ribbon Week.

National Middle School Association
(P, T, N)
4151 Executive Parkway, Suite 300
Westerville, OH 43081
800-528-6672 or 614-895-4730
Fax 614-895-4750
www.nmsa.org

The National Middle School Association improves the educational experiences of young adolescents by providing vision, knowledge, and resources to all who serve them in order to develop healthy, productive, and ethical citizens.

National Network for Youth
(F, P, T, N)
1319 F Street, NW
Suite 401
Washington, DC 20004-1106
202-783-7949
Fax 202-783-7955
www.nn4youth.org

The National Network for Youth (NNY) consists of more than 800 organizations, young people, and individuals joined by a common commitment to create opportunities for America’s youth. NNY emphasizes youth-adult partnerships and empowerment through involvement.

National Association of Peer Programs
(P, T)
PO Box 10627
Gladstone, MO 64188-0627
877 314-7337
Fax: 866-314-7337
www.peerprograms.org

The National Association of Peer Programs (NAPP) helps adults establish, train, supervise, maintain, and evaluate peer programs. NAPP helps adults through networking, leadership training, certification, and programmatic problem solving.

National 4-H Council
(F, P, N, T)
7100 Connecticut Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301-961-2800
Fax 301-961-2894
www.fourhcouncil.edu

National 4-H Council manages the National 4-H Conference Center, a full-service conference facility in Chevy Chase, MD, and the National 4-H Supply Service, the authorized agent for items bearing the 4-H name and emblem. National 4-H Council partners with 4-H at all levels—national, state and local— providing training and support, curriculum development, fostering innovative programming, and facilitating meetings and connections within the 4-H partnership.

National PTA
(F, P, T, N)
541 North Fairbanks Court
Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60611-3396
800-307-4782
Fax 312-670-6783
www.pta.org

National PTA members work on the forefront to resolve challenges regarding young people’s education, health, safety, and well-being. Parental involvement remains the central focus of PTA efforts, and members press for that involvement in all policies and initiatives that affect children. National PTA strives to be a voice for children, a resource for parents, and a strong advocate for public education.

National Safe Place
(F, T, N)
2411 Bowman Avenue
Louisville, KY 40217
502-635-3660
Fax: 502-635-3678
www.nationalsafeplace.org

Safe Place provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for all young people in crisis through a network of sites sustained by qualified agencies, trained volunteers, and businesses.

National School Safety Center
(F, P, T)
141 Duesenberg Drive
Suite 11
Westlake Village, CA 91362
805-373-9977
Fax 805-373-9277
www.nssc1.org

The National School Safety Center (NSSC) focuses national attention on cooperative solutions to problems that disrupt the educational process. Special emphasis is placed on efforts to alleviate bullying and rid schools of crime, violence, and drugs. NSSC advocates programs to improve student discipline, attendance, achievement, and school climate.

National Association of Secondary School Principals
(F, P, N, T)
1904 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1537
703-860-0200
www.nassp.org

The National Association of Secondary School Principals is the preeminent organization of and national voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders from across the United States and more than 45 countries around the world.

National Association for Shoplifting Prevention
(P, N)
380 North Broadway
Suite 306
Jericho, NY 11753
800-848-9595
516-932-0165
Fax 516-932-9393
www.shopliftingprevention.org

The National Association for Shoplifting Prevention raises public awareness about the harmful effects of shoplifting on youth, families, and communities; unites public opinion toward constructive solutions; delivers needed programs and services; and fosters community action to improve the lives of those affected and reduce the number of people who become involved.

National Center for Victims of Crime
(P, F, N)
2000 M Street, NW
Suite 480
Washington, DC 20036
202-467-8700
Fax 202-467-8701
www.ncvc.org

The National Center for Victims of Crime forges a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. It is dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime.

National Organizations for Youth Safety
7371 Atlas Walk Way
Suite 109
Gainesville, VA 20155
703-981-0264
Fax 703-754-8262
www.noys.org

National Organization for Youth Safety promotes youth empowerment and leadership and building partnerships that will save lives, prevent injuries, and promote safe and healthy lifestyles among all youth.

National Association of Youth Courts
(F, P, T, N)
345 North Charles Street
2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-528-0143
Fax 410-528-0170
www.youthcourt.net

The National Association of Youth Courts (NAYC) serves as the central point of contact for youth court programs across the nation. NAYC houses an information clearinghouse, provides training and technical assistance, and develops resource materials on youth court programs.

National Youth Gang Center
(F, T)
Institute for Intergovernmental Research
PO Box 12729
Tallahassee, FL 3231-2729
850-385-0600
Fax 850-422-3529
www.iir.com/nygc

The National Youth Gang Center assists policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in their efforts to reduce youth gang involvement and crime by contributing information, resources, practical tools, and expertise towards the development and implementation of effective gang prevention, intervention, and suppression strategies.

National Youth Leadership Council
(F, P, T, N)
1667 Snelling Avenue North
Suite D300
Saint Paul, MN 55108
651-631-3672
Fax 651-631-2955
www.nylc.org

The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) builds vital, just communities through service-learning. NYLC is at the forefront of efforts to reform education and guide youth-oriented public policy.

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
(F)
P.O. Box 10809
Rockville, MD 20849-0809
866-723-3968
TTY 888-503-3952
Fax 301-562-1001
www.safeyouth.org

Developed by the Centers for Disease Control, the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center provides information on youth violence and referrals to organizations providing youth violence prevention and intervention services.

NetSmartz Workshop
(F, T)
Charles B. Wang International
Children’s Building
699 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3175
800-THE-LOST
www.netsmartz.org

The NetSmartz Workshop is an educational and interactive safety resource on the web, from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Its purpose is to raise awareness among youth, prevent victimization, and increase self-confidence online. The NetSmartz Workshop offers information, games, and other free resources for children, teens, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement.

Prevent Child Abuse America
(F, P, N)
500 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60611
312-663-3520
Fax 312-939-8962
mailbox@preventchildabuse.org
www.preventchildabuse.org

 
Since 1972, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) has led the nation in building awareness and providing education in the effort to prevent the abuse of our nation’s children. PCAA produces public service advertising and publications and provides training and technical assistance. PCAA also provides policy leadership in implementing prevention efforts at both the national and local level.

PRIDE Youth Programs
(F, P, T, N)
4 W. Oak Street
Fremont, MI 49412
800-668-9277
Fax 231-924-5663
www.prideyouthprograms.org

PRIDE has been a leader in the drug prevention field, offering innovative programs that encourage youth to take the lead in drug prevention. More than 6,400 school systems rely on PRIDE questionnaires to monitor student drug use and violence.

Reaching At-Promise Students Association (RAPSA)
(N, T)
2605 Temple Heights Drive
Suite F
Oceanside, CA 92056
800-871-7482
Fax 760-631-7650
info@rapsa.org
www.rapsa.org
 
RAPSA is a professional development resource for educators working with at-risk students. This website allows for educators to share successes and best practices, with the goal of reaching every student and addressing their needs effectively.

Search Institute
(F, P, T, N)
The Banks Building
615 First Avenue, NE
Suite 125
Minneapolis, MN 55413
800-888-7828
Fax 612-376-8956
www.search-institute.org

The Search Institute focuses on the healthy development of young people. At the heart of the institute’s work is a framework of 40 developmental assets that young people need to grow up in a healthy, caring, and responsible manner. Areas of work include applied scientific research, publications and practical tools, networking for leaders and practitioners, strategic consulting and telephone technical assistance, and training.

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
(F ,P, T)
255 Main Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
877-SADD-INC
Fax 508-481-5759
www.sadd.org

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions, formerly Students Against Driving Drunk) is a peer leadership organization dedicated to preventing destructive decisions, particularly underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, teen violence, and teen depression and suicide.

Street Law, Inc.
(F, P, T)
101 Wayne Avenue
Suite 870
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-589-1130
Fax 301-589-1131
www.streetlaw.org

Street Law, Inc., provides young people with information about law, democracy, and human rights and provides youth leadership programs in communities and schools nationally and internationally.

Teens, Crime, and the Community
(F, P, T, N)
2345 Crystal Drive

Suite 500

Arlington, VA 22202
202-261-4161
Fax 202-296-1356
www.nationaltcc.org

Teens, Crime, and the Community (TCC) has brought more than half a million youth from more than 40 states into the world of crime prevention through education and teen-led and implemented service-learning projects. TCC consists of two programs, the Community Works curriculum and Youth Safety Corps, a club model. TCC programs are found in juvenile justice facilities, schools, and community-based sites; they are led by crime prevention practitioners, law-related educators, school administrators, and victim practitioners. TCC offers free program training and technical assistance to these adults.

United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY, Inc.)
(N)
500 North Broadway
Suite 10
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-236-2800
Fax 405-971-1071
www.unityinc.org

United National Indian Tribal Youth fosters the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of native youth and helps build a strong, unified, and self-reliant Native America through youth involvement.

Wired Safety
(F, N)
www.wiredsafety.org

WiredSafety is the largest online safety, education, and help group in the world. It is a cyber-neighborhood watch and operates worldwide in cyberspace through its more than 9,000 volunteers worldwide. It is run by the Cyber Law Enforcement Organization, which unites police officers worldwide to provide education and investigative assistance on cybercrimes and cyber law.

YouthBuild USA
(F, P, T, N)
58 Day Street
Somerville, MA 02144
617-623-9900
Fax 617-623-4331
www.youthbuild.org

YouthBuild USA’s unleashes the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives. YouthBuild does this by helping young people build or rehabilitate homes and other community buildings. YouthBuild seeks to build a movement toward a more just society in which respect, love, responsibility, and cooperation are available for all.

Youth Crime Watch of America
(F, P, T, N)
9200 S. Dadeland Boulevard
Suite 417
Miami, FL 33156
305-670-2409
Fax 305-670-3805
www.ycwa.org

Youth Crime Watch of America enables youth to become resources for preventing crime, drug use, and violence in their schools and communities. Youth take ownership for their own programs in schools, neighborhoods, public housing sites, recreation centers, or parks. Youth-led programs teach and encourage crime reporting, school patrols, youth-youth mentoring, conflict resolution, and other crime prevention strategies.

Youth for Justice
(F, N)
www.youthforjustice.org

 
Youth for Justice (YFJ) is a consortium of national law-related education (LRE) organizations. Since 1979, YFJ has implemented programs and initiatives that develop a commitment to the rule of law and to civic responsibility among young people. It provides youth with opportunities for meaningful participation in their communities,   involves them in programs that address national issues, and teaches them strategies to avoid delinquent behavior. YFJ promotes training, curricular materials, and other resources to professionals who work with America’s youth.

 
Youth Service America
(F, T, N)
1101 15th Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
202-296-2992
Fax 202-296-4030
www.ysa.org
www.servenet.org

Youth Service America partners with thousands of organizations committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people in America, ages five to 25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally.