RESOURCES

Early RAPP loves creating content, but we also love sharing information from other wonderful communities. Explore the links below for more information!

Early RAPP Based Resources

"The Hate You Give" Discussion Guide
In light of the conversations around racism, police brutality, and social justice we wanted to share a discussion guide for you and your families around the film "The Hate U Give". 
Content Warning: This film contains police brutality (murder) and this film contains police violence against protestors.

​Podcast
Listen to our educators Jovan and Cassity discuss stress, trauma and healing on the #HealMeTooFestival podcast!

Yoga with Early RAPP
Intro to Yoga in English + Spanish with Jordana!

Early RAPP Sharable Drive
Check out our new eRAPP sharable drive full of regularly updated resources, activities, workbooks, videos and more!

Instagram @eRAPPatHome.STEPS
Keep up with us on Instagram!

Youtube
Check out our Youtube channel for videos on mindfulness, sex ed, and our personalized RAPPchats!

Links to Other Community Resources for Adults

​Help my Child | Loveisrespect.org 

Frequently Asked | My Kid is Gay 

Parent Resources, Tips and Advice | PBS KIDS for Parents

Having the Talks | Amaze 

#AskableParent Porn Guide | Amaze 

Sex Positive Families Reading List | Sex Positive Families 

Six Minute Sex Ed | with Kim Cavill, Sex Education Teacher

How White Parents Can Talk to Their Kids About Race | NPR Life Kit 

Children aren't born racist. Here's how parents can stop them from becoming racist | CNN 

Talking to Kids About Racism | The New York Times 

What do you need to know about back to school and COVID-19? | City MD

How to support your child for a very different school year | PBS.org

​Ways to support and advocate for your trans or gender expansive child/student at school | The Juniper Center
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GLSEN | Infographic outlining basic issues TGNC students may face and their general rights in the US.

Coping with Stress + Mental Health Care | CDC

Links to Other Community Resources for Students

Loveisrespect.org | Loveisrespect is the ultimate resource to empower youth to prevent and end dating abuse. It is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

AMAZE - Age appropriate info on puberty for tweens and their parents | AMAZE takes the awkward out of sex ed. Real info in fun, animated videos that give you all the answers you actually want to know.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center | The Center is the heart and home of NYC’s LGBTQ community, providing programs for health, wellness and community connection.

Scarleteen Sex Education For The Real World | Inclusive, comprehensive, supportive sexuality and relationships info for teens and emerging adults.

Healthy Relationships The National Domestic Violence Hotline | What is a healthy relationship? Learn about the different aspects of healthy relationships and by learning about our loveisrespect project.

The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives | A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.

Planned Parenthood | Planned Parenthood Federation of America is a nonprofit organization that provides sexual health care in the United States and globally.

Advocates for Youth | Advocates for Youth works alongside thousands of young people here in the U.S. and around the globe as they fight for sexual health, rights and justice.

Break the Cycle | Because Everyone Deserves a Healthy Relationship.

Teen Talk | Learn About everyone has their own experiences and has a right to their own opinions.  This section won't tell you what to think or what to do, but rather provide the facts and accurate information to help you make healthier decisions. Birth Control Bodies Body Image Communication Condom and Sex Dams Consent and Sexual Assault
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Black Lives Matter: A Teen Booklist Toledo Lucas County Public Library​ | Inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement, these titles offer inspiration for discussions of race, justice and privilege.

Ways You Can Help When You’re Done  |  Ways to help the revolution other than posting social media. 

Connections Academy | Mindset tips for teenagers to get the most out of virtual learning.

Trans Youth Handbook | A legal resource guide that covers the rights of trans youth across such a wide spectrum of situations, including identity documents, school, health care, non-affirming care environments, and work.
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Q Chat Space | Online chat forum for TGNC youth to connect with facilitators! Find and give support, have fun, connect around shared interests and get good information.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
If you are experiencing abuse please text LOVEIS to 22522 OR call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at
​1-800-799-7233