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Dibble Webinar
January 8, 2025
Sexual Cyberbullying & Healthy Relationships
Join this webinar to learn about Child Trend’s project Activate: a research-to-practice translation center that creates research-based sexual and reproductive health resources for use by professionals who support young people. They focus on youth who are experiencing the child welfare and/or justice systems, homelessness, and/or disconnection from school and work.
2025 Dating Trends, Including Romance and Evolving Masculinity
Bumble surveyed members to identify dating trends for 2025 which included redefining masculinity, prioritizing stability, and searching for romance.
2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
The YRBS was developed to monitor high school students’ health and risk behaviors that contribute to death, disability, and social problems. Their 2023 report includes new measures related to sexual orientation, social media use, school discipline, and experiences of racism in school. This is the first time a supplemental sample of American Indian/Alaska Native students has been included.
Five Ways to Support Teens with Depression
The tween and teen years are a time of rapid physical and emotional development. With such significant development and so much change and uncertainty, it’s normal for tweens and teens to experience what’s often referred to as “growing pains.” Those may include bad moods or even some acting out. But a teen suffering from depression is different, and it’s important to recognize the signs.
Healthy Relationships for 'Tweens
Dibble uses a positive youth development framework to prepare fifth and sixth graders for healthy relationships.
Healthy Relationships for Younger Teens
Dibble works with younger teens to teach them healthy relationship skills early in their lives.
Healthy Relationships for Older Teens & Young Adults
Dibble’s materials teach teens and young adults how to be successful in friendships, dating, and love.