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Resources
Tools, Guides & Connections for the People Doing This Work Every Day
Whether you're a professional looking to go deeper, an organizer ready to book, or someone who needs help right now — this page was built for you.
For Event Organizers & Professionals
Ready to Book or Go Deeper?
These tools were built for the educators, social workers, advocates, administrators, and event planners who don't just want to hear about this work — they want to do something with it. Download what you need and share it with your team.
Say It Right: A Trauma-Informed Language Guide for Professionals
The words we use matter — especially when talking about vulnerable youth and survivors. This guide gives practical, trauma-responsive language for educators, social workers, counselors, and community leaders.
Hosting a Speaker on Sensitive Topics: A Planning Checklist
From room setup to audience prep to post-event follow-up — this checklist helps your organization get the most out of Fonda's presentation and make sure your audience is ready to receive it.
Free Topic Guides
Start the Conversation Before She Gets There
Each guide is built around one of Fonda's core speaking topics. Short, practical, and written for real people doing real work — not for academics. Download, share with your team, and start the conversation your community needs to have.
Youth Homelessness
Warning Signs Every Adult Should Know
A practical guide for educators, community members, and service providers on recognizing unaccompanied youth, understanding their needs, and knowing what to do next.
Teen Dating Violence
Red Flags, Real Conversations
For parents, counselors, and youth workers who want to recognize warning signs, have better conversations with teens, and respond with accountability and care.
Human Trafficking
What to Look For: A Community Prevention Guide
A grounded, prevention-focused guide that helps communities and professionals understand risk factors, warning signs, and the importance of trauma-responsive support.
Domestic Violence
Supporting Survivors Through Systems
A professional reference guide for social workers, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and faith leaders on responding to domestic violence with competence and compassion.
Who Fonda Serves
Perfect For These Audiences & Event Types
Fonda speaks where the work matters most — with professionals and leaders who serve vulnerable youth every day.
Youth Homelessness
Support for Unaccompanied Youth
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUNAWAY · Available 24/7
True Colors United
truecolorsunited.org
Open Arms Transformation Living
Local Toledo support oatltoledo.square.site
Teen Dating Violence
Help for Teens & Those Who Love Them
loveisrespect.org
Text, call, or chat 24/7
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Break the Cycle
breakthecycle.org
Human Trafficking
Report, Connect & Get Support
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888 · Text "HELP" to 233733
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678
Polaris Project
polarisproject.org
Domestic Violence
Support for Survivors & Families
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 · Available 24/7
Find Local Resources
thehotline.org/find-local-resources
Mental Health & Trauma
You Deserve Support Too
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 · Free, 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357 · Free & confidential
Foster Care & Youth Services
Resources for Youth in the System
Child Welfare Information Gateway
childwelfare.gov
Casey Family Programs
casey.org
FosterClub
fosterclub.com
Who Fonda Serves
Perfect For These Audiences & Event Types
Fonda speaks where the work matters most — with professionals and leaders who serve vulnerable youth every day.
Watch
Clips, panels, and event footage showing Fonda's direct, compassionate style in action.
Listen
Podcast conversations where Fonda goes deeper on the topics she speaks about every day.
Read
Start with the book that started it all — then keep going with press features and coverage.
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We Do Exist — by Fonda J. Royster MA
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Bold Journey Magazine
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WTOL News Feature
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The Toledo Blade
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Fonda J. Royster — YouTube Channel
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Queens Village Toledo — Community Panel
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International Human Trafficking Conference
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LC Mentally Podcast
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No Bad News — What's Good in the Hood
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Community Panel Audio
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