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New Blog: How to Cope with Traumatic Events

And how to get the support you need

Traumatic events are those life experiences that cause us to feel an overwhelming sense of fear, loss, terror, or guilt. Some of these events cause significant lifelong stress.

Resources on Current Events

Get timely and responsive resources to the issues that are top-of-mind today

The current focus is on what to do in an active shooter event, coping with community tragedies, building resilience, dealing with trauma, and finding mental health resources.

New Blog: Preventing Dating Violence

Be the Change You Want to See

Young people across the country are stepping up to make a change.

Preventing Dating Violence: Be the Change You Want to See

Change Maker: Tenaj

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Tenaj talks about experiencing domestic violence and how she used her struggles as a motivator to create a domestic violence awareness organization.

Change Maker: Citlali

Giving Back to Her Community

“I hope more youth will take a close look at their communities and see what problems are bothering them and then fix them.”

Opportunities

Get connected to internships, speaking engagements, conferences, and other opportunities!

Apply for a Fall 2018 Research/Policy Internship at the American Youth Policy Forum

Interns participate in a variety of activities, such as researching and analyzing data, writing fact sheets and...
Apply to Join America’s Promise Youth Leadership Team

America’s Promise Alliance is looking for two young leaders, ages 16-22, to use their voices to inspire youth-led...
NEA Volunteer Internship Opportunities in Research and Analysis

Apply for a volunteer internship with the National Endowment for the Arts! Support grant programs, evaluations,...

Tools for Success

Get informed, build your skills, and become a more effective change maker!

#ApprenticeshipWorks Video Series

These videos feature apprentices with and without disabilities and their apprenticeship sponsors in high-growth...
A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities

Leaving high school and entering the real world is an exciting new step on your journey.
Browse CareerOneStop's Video Collection to Learn about Careers

This video collection describes hundreds of careers, from actor to zoologist. Learn about job responsibilities,...

Support

Get support. Give support.

Coping With Stress After a Traumatic Event

Traumatic events disrupt your life. Learn how to cope and get support.
What to Do in an Active Shooting Event

This page describes what to do if you find yourself in an active shooting event.
Youth Speak Out: Shared Experiences Help Rural Youth Leaders Connect

This podcast features rural youth leaders who were once homeless or in foster care offering advice for engaging...

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