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Revved Up Kids, Inc.

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Causes: Child Abuse Prevention, Children & Youth, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Protection Against Abuse, Sexual Abuse Prevention, Youth Development

Mission: Revved Up Kids is on a mission to protect children and teens from sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking.

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130 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

cngure Client Served

Rating: 5

11/02/2024

This was the most candid conversation about child safety. Very easy to understand and extremely necessary for our generation of parents. Allie is easy to understand and provides valuable insight and real life examples that help illustrate the importance of focusing on child safety.

Jennyk1023 Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/02/2024

Ms Alllie Neal is very open and have imparted knowledge and education to us as parents on child safety and training on child abuse and radars to look for.

iwlja2301 Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/02/2024

Alli did an amazing job with educating us on all the unknown dangers in our world! I feel ready to equip my younger siblings with tools to prevent sexual abuse!

AmanEvans Client Served

Rating: 5

11/02/2024

This course was so insightful. It was very thorough and allowed for us to comfortably share personal experiences.

rkisuve General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

11/02/2024

Attended a parent session. Great information, very insightful. Thank you!

bebemm22 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/29/2024

I was part of a presentation to school parents regarding online safety. I greatly appreciate an organization such as Revved Up Kids working to deliver this message and information broadly - so important! Thank you! I will look into the personal safety classes coming up as well.

cstirn15 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/07/2024

We have brought both of our daughters to Revved Up for multiple years to keep their self defense skills sharp. I’m always impressed with the way they handle difficult subjects in a clear and engaging way that fits each age group. Highly recommend!!

mercedesh General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/26/2024

I enjoyed this class, it was very informative. As a mom of a preteen I am glad that I took this class that way I am up to date on all things concerning children and the internet and phones.

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lilros Volunteer

Rating: 5

04/24/2024

Really great online training about safety for children online. Alli Neal knows this content area inside out, she included current data and trends. It was a wonderful overview of main areas of concern with online safety for children, and what I liked most was that she included tangible action items for each topic. This was well formatted and organized. I got more out of it than I expected to. I'm so grateful that the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta set up this training for its stakeholders.

CallieWBM Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

04/16/2024

They did a presentation for our Battle Cry series and we are hearing reports from attendees that they feel much more equipped and confident in handling the challenges their kids face with online safety. Highly recommended!!! The information was up to date with today’s issues and I’ve seen my own daughter face a lot of the very scenarios she discussed. Everyone with children and grandchildren needs this information! Professional, informative, and presented in a way that immediately gets and holds your attention. This will equip you on how to keep your children safe because it is not IF, but WHEN a child will face these situations. Callie, Warrior Bride Ministries

lsehoward General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

01/27/2024

Training went well. It was very informative. I would recommend.

DLawn General Member of the Public

Rating: 4

10/25/2023

Alli Neal with Revved Up Kids provided a very eye opening and informative session for our middle school parents. It was a good reminder to keep checking in on my kids and to openly talk about what they are watching on their devices - often!. She provided great statistcs and tips for monitoring online activity that are doable and make sense. Overall it is a great remidner to be more present and more proactive about online safety. I am glad that I took the time to listen in and I am sharing what I learned with all of my friends that have kids.

sarahtodd General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/24/2023

Revved Up Kids and Alli Neal provided a very informative and educational seminar for our middle school. Lots of data was presented, some of it very eye opening. I appreciated the tips for monitoring online activity and how to be more proactive about online safety. Thanks for a great program!

knicole269 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/24/2023

Great informative information that all parents need to see. Especially those of us who are older parents and are not as tech savvy as some of the younger ones. It is hard to keep up and keep your children safe when it comes to their online presence. Great job by revved Up Kids on trying to keep our children safe by informing parents of all the dangers. I highly recommend this non profit!

skbelson General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/24/2023

We had a great experience with Revved up kids with our Girl Scout Troop several years ago. Now they are older their social savvy info is very eye opening and invaluable for this new phase of life. What a great resource and program!

afterschool Client Served

Rating: 5

10/24/2023

YELLS and Revved Up Kids, Inc. has established a great relationship over the years. The staff and trainers are extremely knowledgeable, supportive, and passionate about their mission. They take the time to make sure youth and adults were comfortable and received all the necessary information to protect themselves. We look forward to continuing to work with them.

Pagodley Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/23/2023

Revved Up Kids is a greatly needed service for parents, teens, and children alike. It tackles one of the greatest modern threats to society and that is the manipulation of children/teens via the Internet and in common social settings for purposes of human trafficking and grooming. The workshop outlines great tips and real world simple physical defense moves that anyone can do to help foster personal safety.

eftroop16221 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/23/2023

We had a great experience with Revved Up Kids for our Girl Scout troops. Clear communication and setup, the girls enjoyed the classes and learned simple but very useful self-defense tips/techniques.

MoniaJehD General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/23/2023

I truly appreciate this program! This program does a wonderful job of helping students know the difference between safe and unsafe people. They are very detailed and to the point which aids students to know the specific things about dealing with unsafe people. I would recommend this company to every school and environment that involves strangers and/or potential danger. Thank you for your time and service!

kquerub3 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/14/2023

Amazing experience having this team teach my 3 young girls about unsafe people. They taught all aspects from how to recognize them to how to defend themselves to how to talk to trusted people and listen to others’ stories. And they did it in a way that they could understand while at the same time not to be scared of the world. They also kept these young kids engaged for 2 hours which is not an easy task.

I have recommended to all my parent friends and will continue to recommend to any parents.

Shezadiva General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/28/2023

Such a great - and very necessary - organization providing critical work within the community. I was introduced to Revved Up Kids via an online training they provided to our local middle school. I was immediately impressed with the candid method of delivery, as this is just what our kids need to hear but as parents, can be difficult to deliver. My teenager recently took one of the self-defense classes ordered, which was chock-full of hands-on practice and conversation to prep kids for safety. I highly recommend Revved Up Kids to all parents.

Yorkuga General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/03/2023

Attended a great info session on online safety. I’m pretty proactive about this topic, but still learned a few things and got updated statistics.

heatras General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

12/04/2022

The workshop for teen girls was presented in a professional, thorough, and practical way that engaged my daughter and everyone there. It was well worth the 45 minute drive to learn from it!

Heathiebg Client Served

Rating: 5

05/02/2022

This class was perfect for our Girl Scout troop. It taught the girls so much information that was easy to understand and was presented in an age/emotionally appropriate way. I learned a lot as a mom, too. We look forward to another class when the girls are older.

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smartstrongsafe 06/19/2022

We appreciate the feedback and we'll look forward to working with your girls again soon!

LThomasRoss Client Served

Rating: 5

05/02/2022

This was such a valuable class! I co-lead an Atlanta Girl Scout troop and Ali was SO good at speaking to our 4th graders in a way that was totally at their level so the lessons really stuck. I was so impressed with how much we covered and I learned a lot too. Over dinner, our daughter shared with my husband what she had learned and that really drove home what a helpful class this was. Thank you!

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smartstrongsafe 06/19/2022

We appreciate this feedback! We work hard to make sure that our training is impactful, but not scary for the children. We're so glad your daughter enjoyed the workshop!

macbean602 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/16/2022

Excellent resource! The speaker was tremendously knowledgeable! This type of parent workshop should be offered at every school, starting at the elementary level.

kulat4 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/15/2022

The program teaches about being social savvy for school aged children. Allie, the presenter and founder, is very knowledgeable about helping our children stay safe while on the internet. This is a good program for all parents and children of any age.

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smartstrongsafe 06/19/2022

Thank you so much for attending, and for sharing your thoughts. This is such a scary world for our children and we're glad to be able to do our part to help parents be better protectors!

Stacy R.5 General Member of the Public

Rating: 4

03/15/2022

Great content, information, and support for parents trying to navigate the digital world with their children.

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smartstrongsafe 06/19/2022

Thank you! We will keep working hard to help parents protect their children in their online worlds...and their real worlds!

Jennifer H.26 Client Served

Rating: 5

03/15/2022

Amazing information and ideas!! Five stars! Allie Neal was well spoken! Thank you!!!

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thanks so much, Jennifer. We like to do more than just share data; we want parents to have tools to protect their children! Be sure to follow our social media and blogs for the latest safety updates!

bremill General Member of the Public

Rating: 4

03/15/2022

Alli did a great job explaining the risks and giving actionable tips in a very well-organized format. I needed it as my kids get more into gaming and online viewing at ages 8 and 10. Thank you!

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thank you for sharing this feedback! We are glad the seminar was helpful.

jenncwallace General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/15/2022

Very informative information about children and their use of technology. Learned a lot about sites that I believed were “safe”

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

"Safe internet" is an oxymoron :) We're so glad the seminar was helpful, thank you for the feedback!

Kscarbs4 Advisor

Rating: 5

03/15/2022

Great advice and tips that will be helpful for our students.

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thank you! We're glad the session was helpful and we appreciate the feedback.

Sara W.9 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/15/2022

I appreciate the additional knowledge on how easy it is to gain access to our young children.

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Too easy, and really scary! We hope the seminar left you feeling more knowledgeable and prepared to keep your children safer online. Thank you for this feedback!

bri_vega08 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/15/2022

Great information that allows me to prepare for my children that are younger but are growing up in a social media world.

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thank you for the feedback! We will continue to work hard to protect children in their real and online worlds!

pcrowne General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/15/2022

Great Zoom teaching of online safety for our middle schoolers!

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

So glad you enjoyed the training, we hope it will help everyone stay safer!

rlgrant General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/13/2022

Revved Up Kids was brought to my attention by a trusted friend and colleague. They exceeded expectations in their level of communication and help in organizing a training session for our neighborhood kids. The course was excellent and well taught and we have had some really pertinent and important dinner table conversations about what our kids learned. We will continue to practice our "just in case" skills and recommend Revved Up kids without reservation!

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thank you so much for the feedback! We are glad the training exceeded expectations and we hope we'll see your kids in another training as they get older!

BoyMom11 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/17/2022

This morning I attended the parent seminar #socialsavvy with Alli Neal - via an invite from Kellie Oakes - Mt. Bethel Elementary. I can't tell you how much I needed to hear all the things Alli spoke about...it was like she was reading my mind. I have a 10 year old son, and I feel like it's a full time job trying to keep him educated and safe online....whether it be his phone, iPad or Xbox. Alli was just terrific and her presentation was very helpful and informative! I feel like the tools I took away from the presentation will be very helpful moving forward. We are in this together after all!

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

So glad your school hosted the training, and glad you found it beneficial. We hope you feel more equipped to protect your son from online dangers, and we're here if you need us! Thank you for sharing this feedback!

Cate C. Client Served

Rating: 5

11/02/2021

I first took a Revved Up Kids class when I was in 8th grade and I learned so much valuable safety information that I've had to use as I've gotten older. Since I'm in college now, I know how important it is to not accept open drinks from anyone, don't trust friends of friends, and to stay watchful and be prepared at night or when you're alone.

Revved Up Kids classes themselves are really fun, too. The sound of the yells and dummy-smacking is high-energy and empowering. They don't make self-defense a scary thing, but they give you the confidence and the tools to protect yourself.

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thanks for the feedback, Cate, we appreciate you!

Fern J. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/31/2021

AHMAZING program! I highly recommend it for parents and children. It’s a safe space to learn and ask informative questions that can arm you with tools that can keep your children safe from sexual abuse and exploitation.

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thank you for the feedback Fern! We will continue providing relevant safety programs to protect kids and equip parents.

lhamrick353 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/31/2021

Revved Up Kids (RUK) provides critical personal safety and self defense training for teen girls age 11 and older. RUK founder and staff are friendly and professional, and deliver training in a very effective workshop format. Training includes understanding high risk situations, social media safety, relationship violence and much more...We hosted a RUK workshop for our Girl Scout Troops a couple of years ago, and we look forward to working with them again to focus on training for our high school juniors and seniors, before they head off to college. I wish every girl could participate in this potentially life saving training. 

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thank you for the feedback! We love it when parents believe in our training and want to spread the word to other groups, we look foward to working with you again!

Robin B.9 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

Great program to empower girls/women against assault and human trafficking.

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thank you, Robin! We appreciate the feedback.

Eileen Notestine M. Client Served

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

As the PE Department Chair at a large private school in Atlanta, I have had the pleasure to work with the excellent staff of Revved Up Kids, for they have come to our school several times over the years to teach our students how to protect themselves from predators, gain street smarts, and be safer. Revved Up Kids professionalism and caring is second to none! After their training, our students always come away with many “smart tools” in their arsenal, which helps them, their parents, and all of us feel better about these youths’ preparedness in potentially dangerous situations.

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thank you for the feedback, Eileen! We look forward to partnering with you again to train your students!

MamaBean Client Served

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

Organized a awareness and safety course for my daughter’s Girl Scout Troop. The parents were happy with the instructor(s), topics, safety measures that were taught. And the girls engaged, had fun and learned age-appropriate skills. Highly recommend!

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thank you so much for the feedback, we're glad the training met your expectations and we look forward to training your girls again when they are in middle school!

kkendrick Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

I’ve watched the passion of Alli and David grow over the years helping to make sure kids (and adults) know how to best defend themselves in many uncomfortable situations.

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

We appreciate your support, Kathy! Our volunteers mean so much to us as we continue working hard to keep children and teens safe!

Toseima Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

I had the absolute privilege to Emcee for 2021 'The Big Show', a charity talent show sponsored by the organization. Revved Up Kids is an extraordinary organization and there were soo many people who shared their personal stories that I found myself overwhelmed with gratitude to simply be connected to such an endearing nonprofit in the community. Protecting kids from sexual abuse and child exploitation is quite a phenomenal purpose and Revved Up Kids is doing an exceptional job of educating the community. I'm proud to recommend Revved Up Kids!!!

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

We were elated that you shared your talent with us, Toseima! We look forward to The Big show 2022!

jgfoster General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

Revved Up Kids provides vital training for parents and children to prepare children to follow their instincts and be safe.

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thank you for the feedback, we are so glad you appreciate our mission to protect children!

mblash09 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

My first experience with Revved Up Kids was a-ma-zing. This nonprofit puts forth 110% in their efforts to spread word about saving and protecting children from sexual abuse by providing an event to ask raise more money for this cause. They also created a fun environment for everyone to uplift these kids and their talents. It is obvious that the founders truly have heart for the children and want them to have a safe and healthy childhood.

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

We appreciate the feedback! We will continue working hard to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation, thank you for your support!

erhoden555 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

This was my first experience with rev'd up kids and I was blown away. What an inspiring organization. The performances were awesome and it was difficult to choose between them. I will definitely attend more events and look to become more involved.

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thank you for the feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed The Big Show! We look forward to the 2022 event and we hope to see you there!

kgeist General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

Revved Up Kids is a pillar in our community and provides such an essential service to our children. Teaching our kids how to stay safe and have confidence in themselves is so critical! As a parent of two elementary-aged children I find Revved Up Kids to be an invaluable non-profit and deserving of the highest level of recognition.

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smartstrongsafe 06/20/2022

Thank you for this incredible feedback. We're so glad to be viewed as a valuable resource above and beyond our training programs. Protecting children and supporting parents is our heart and we will do all we can to keep children safe!

Reginald Tony B. Donor

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

Being parents of a sexually abused child, we clearly understand what the children go through. They need emotional support. This organization is doing so much for our children. Keep up the great work!

LisaMartin General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

I have watched this nonprofit for over 10 years help my Girl Scout members understand their personal safety and how to help others that are sexually abused or exploited.

LAnnSmith General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/29/2021

Fantastic organization! Dedicated and passionate people doing great things to protect our youth! Keep it up!

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General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/19/2020

Passionate, efficient and effective nonprofit! Ali and Dave are relentlessly working to keep kids safe, providing critical education needed to be aware in our current world. Thank you for all you do!

kdholtz General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/28/2021

Revved up Kids did a training for the kiddos in our neighborhoods on self defense and situational awareness! it was fabulous -- the kids were really engaged in the content and as a parent I appreciated the straightforward, practical, and non-scary way the content was delivered. 5 months later our girls are still talking about how to stay safe. This is such valuable information! Thank you!

Runi P. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/14/2021

The social savvy for parents presentation was wonderful and very informative.

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jjdevineuga Client Served

Rating: 5

05/24/2021

It’s time for middle school and having a refresher class by Ali at Revved Up Kids was just what we needed to feel strong and safe! The added discussion of online safety was so relevant! Thank you!

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mardarcy General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

04/20/2021

I learn more tips to be aware of the abusers and how to approach our kids

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smartstrongsafe 06/19/2022

Thank you for sharing this feedback, it's so important for parents to take an active role in protecting their children!

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Rochelle Deach D. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/19/2020

Revved up kids did an excellent presentation and workshop for our group of high school age Girl Scouts.
The self defense was hands on and practical
and the instructor was fabulous!!

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smartstrongsafe 06/19/2022

Thanks, Rochelle, we appreciate the feedback and we're so glad the training was impactful for your girls!

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TO1234 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/19/2020

Revved Up Kids will equip your children and teens to recognize, avoid and escape (if necessary) inappropriate behavior -- whether it comes from a stranger or from someone they know. The sad (and alarming) fact is that in 90% of cases, abusers and their victims knew each other before the abuse. One of the most important things you can do to protect your children is to give them the knowledge to be smarter, stronger and safer. Revved Up Kids uses research-tested, age-appropriate material and training to empower children and teens -- not frighten them -- and to teach simple, memorable techniques to deflect potential abusers and to communicate to parents and other adults when inappropriate behavior occurs. There also are classes and training for parents and for others who have children in their care, such as schools and community groups. I highly recommend Revved Up Kids as essential to any child or teen's education.

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smartstrongsafe 06/19/2022

Thank you for this feedback! We are elated to hear that our training is doing what we set out to do....equipping children AND helping parents!

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Sarah.b.and Client Served

Rating: 5

10/19/2020

Decided to take my son when he was 6 for this training course. I really appreciated how thorough and yet kid friendly it was. I personally learned a lot by being in the class with him but watching him learn about personal safety made me feel much more secure. He has already asked me to sign him up again this year now that he's a "big kid" (7 years old now ☺️).

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smartstrongsafe 06/19/2022

Love hearing this, thank you for sharing!

Denise B.8 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/30/2020

Attended a great virtual session on Child Safety Tips for Parents. Alli is a wonderful presenter and shared some very powerful information for parents of young children. I am happy to have learned so may tips and ideas for keeping my children safe both in person, and online.

merbitter Client Served

Rating: 5

09/30/2020

I just finished a virtual seminar on Child Safety and was so impressed by the content shared and the organization of materials. I felt like I really walked away with some things in my tool belt that I can immediately put into practice with my own kids. Thanks for your important work!

sakl Client Served

Rating: 5

09/30/2020

Great zoom talk in the COVID era about child safety. It was practical and to the point.

TheATLPeers Client Served

Rating: 5

09/11/2020

The Protected While Connected course for new users of mobile devices/online games was fantastic. RUK gave great guidance on language/facts to describe difficult material related to safety and pornography, and served as an "on the level" authoritative voice to reinforce the reason why home rules are in place. Thank you!

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Client Served

Rating: 5

09/26/2016

Been to 2 trainings with my grade school son, and may have learned just as much as he did! Getting the refresher was we worth it.

gmtlmt333 Client Served

Rating: 5

08/24/2020

My kids have taken both the in person self defense course, and the virtual course about how to protect yourself online and to use technology safefly. Both were excellent classes and my kids came away with very important lessons learned that will help keep them safe and make better decisions.

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Shari Clemens W. Client Served

Rating: 5

03/09/2020

I organized a High School girls Safety/Self defense Training class. We had 22 girls participate. The class was very informative and interactive. The girls had open discussion and actual self defense training. Everything taught was appropriate and necessary for this age group. Thank you Revved Up!

Ann_107 Client Served

Rating: 5

03/04/2020

My child had a great experience in the self-defense class! Thanks Revved Up Kids! :)

Christy F.2 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/01/2019

The founders of this organization have such a heart to protect children and give them the tools they need to protect themselves! Outstanding work on such a much needed topic in today’s society!

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kulatz Client Served

Rating: 5

09/25/2019

I was fortunate enough to be given the information of a Revved Up Kids seminar through my kids school (2 & 4). I had an idea of the information that I was going to receive this evening...however the delivery and detail were incredibly informative. Ali, is powerful, loving & straightforward. There is no doubt that she loves and breaths her calling...to protect children and families. I’m so inspired & thankful. Everyone, I mean EVERYONE will know about this. This information SAVES LIVES.

Shevon W. Client Served

Rating: 5

08/15/2019

This organization came to the Eta Sigma chapter of SGRho, Inc’s Youth Symposium and taught our kids self defense and how to protect themselves in certain situations. My daughter loved it and still has the moves on our refrigerator!

janetlin_99 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/15/2019

My 12 y.o. daughter and 6 y.o. son learned assertiveness skills in a group class appropriate for their age. It was very informative and gave them time to practice the skills in case they needed to break away from a predator. As a parent, I find it very helpful that my kids know they can trust their instincts and stay far enough away physically from someone who may want to take advantage of them.

Starr W. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

06/18/2019

It was Very informative. Thank you, so much.

Aprilw Client Served

Rating: 5

06/18/2019

I have taken this class 2 years in a row. My kids didn't underatand why I chose to take it again but its been such a great refresher! This class has taught me key things I didnt ever think of regarding abuse. Great class, everyone should take it!

Mermommy2001 Client Served

Rating: 5

04/17/2019

Amazing class! We organized this training for our Daisy Troop comprised of 6-7 year old girls. Like many moms we understand the dangers but it’s a difficult subject to convey to your child. It was even uncomfortable to propose scheduling this event to the other parents. The training is completely age appropriate as well as the skills taught. I was very impressed with the clear concise content and organization of the session. Was it uncomfortable.. of course but the benefits are immeasurable!! We’ll be scheduling a refresher yearly! No child should be without this training.

mrslisaengle Client Served

Rating: 5

03/11/2019

My daughter was empowered with knowledge and skill! Thank you!!

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TroopLeader Client Served

Rating: 5

02/23/2019

RUK came out to speak to our 6th grade Girl Scout troop. The girls ( and the moms) all left a little bit mightier than they arrived. The approach was no nonsense without taking a 'scare tactic' angle. The message was relayed in a way that the girls could understand and respond to. The physical defense portion was amazing and the ability to be hands on was key. We are so thankful for the opportunity to empower our daughters in this way. The experience exceeded our expectations! Thank you Revved Up Kids!

Maureen S.4 Client Served

Rating: 5

01/28/2019

So impressed with this training! Great practical tips and engaging for the teens.

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Kristen Wilkins T. Client Served

Rating: 5

12/12/2018

I took a Revved Up Kids class years ago with my oldest son. It has transformed how we talk about safety with our now three kids. It was one of the most memorable courses I have taken as a parent and has had an immeasurable impact on our family. Namely, our kids are more aware and I am less frightened of them being away from me than I would be if we had not taken the time to invest our time in this class. Worth every penny, every minute. Keep up the great work!

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Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

09/25/2018

My daughter participated in a class sponsored by a Girl Scout troop at our school. The leader of the class was excellent in keeping the kids engaged, being firm and fun, and teaching them valuable lessons. I would highly recommend this class - to girls AND boys.

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Hannah1135 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/11/2018

I really appreciated the class to re-enforce a child's awarness and safety. I have recommended my prior church family to call you to setup a class. This training is needed in all churches, so we can be relevant with todays times. Unfortunaley these are the times we're living in and we must do all we can to protect and educate our kids.

Once again thank you so much, I brought my 8 yrs old God-son. He really enjoyed the class and we have been review daily and I told his mom to follow-up with him as well.

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aoliver General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/09/2018

My daughters recently took Revved Up Kids training class and I can't say enough good things about this organization. Instructors are friendly, informative and create a safe, comfortable environment for children while they learn about unsafe people. (No easy task!) The training was appropriate and age specific. I love how they have the children practice the strategies they're taught. Thank you Revved Up Kids for caring to make a difference in the lives of our children!
Many blessings, Andrea

Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/08/2018

Great non-profit organization! Extremely useful safety and defense information given to the kids. I'm going to explore having them come to our children's school. This is pertinent and potentially life saving information that ALL children should hear and have access to. Excellent job Revved Up!

nothanks447 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/25/2018

Excellent class. Thank you! Wonderful content and instruction.

Keri11 Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/24/2018

We used Revved Up Kids, Inc. to train a bunch of Girl Scouts in elementary school and the training was informative, fun and age-appropriate! Highly recommend!

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

03/22/2017

Fantastic training for my 9 year old daughter and members of my Girl Scout troop. Age-appropriate, awesome instructors, passionate owners. Would highly recommend!

newbeginningscareercenter General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/01/2018

My child attends karate classes and I thought she was learning all she needed to be safe. When we took a short class offered by Revved Up Kids at the Saftey Village, I quickly learned that my 5 year old needed self defense techniques that suited her age and size against larger attackers. I am thankful for their wake up call and have been diligent about the proper education my child needs to be safe.

foreverassia Client Served

Rating: 5

05/01/2018

My daughters enjoyed the class they learn important skills to protect their self. This class is very important we are looking forward to attending future classes. The instructors are great!!!!!

shannonhousec General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

05/01/2018

Thank you so much Revved Up Kids. I had an opportunity to bring my son to a safety event on 4/28/18 held by DeKalb County Recreation Center. The information along with the self defense techniques were life changing. I recommend any parent or guardian to take their kid to an event like this. My 12 year old son was well engaged with the tools he was learning. He also pointed out afterwards a few techniques he learned from his karate school. I even learned some techniques. I feel so much better that he is equipped with the necessary technique if a situation accrued.

Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

02/13/2018

Recently my wife and I took our 6 year old son to our first Revved Up Kids safety class. Mr. David was the instructor. This was a fantastic experience packed with much learning, and helpful information we can take home to continue the conversation with our son. I would highly recommend this class and the Revved Up Kids organization to anyone who wants to further their knowledge and awareness of family safety. Gives you good tools to talk to your children about protecting themselves.

heatherkanderson Client Served

Rating: 5

01/23/2018

Revved Up Kids, Inc. is saving children's lives! I have been so privileged to work with this organization and would highly recommend them to others. Revved Up Kids teaches children and teens to recognize and protect themselves from the unsafe people in their lives. They also teach parents about the dangers of predators and about the dangers of the internet and social media. Parent and kids are completely engaged in their presentation and learn so much information about how to stay safe in a very dangerous world.

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cswan Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/31/2017

HomeStretch invited Revved Up Kids to lead a kids safety workshop as part of our Youth LifeSkills program and also a parents workshop on safety and awareness. The program was relevant, creative and engaging. The parents feedback was all positive. We considered it time well spent for both youth and parents. HomeStretch guides working homeless families toward stability and the contect and delivery of the Revved Up Kids program enhanced our mission...the families needed this information and will remember it. Thank you Revved Up Kids!

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galadam Client Served

Rating: 5

10/21/2017

I just took my 8th grader to a middle school self-defense class at the Decatur Police Dept. put on by Revved Up Kids. They do training starting at 5 years old through high school, I think sometimes college. The training was EXCELLENT, and I was taking notes on my phone through the whole thing. My daughter and about 40-50 kids participated while parents sat and observed and learned. The instructor was WONDERFUL, she looked like she could have been anyone's mom, and was accessible and funny and kept the kids really engaged. She gave out a lot of information in the 2-hour class, and the kids had a chance to try different self-defense moves against dummies for at least half of it. They will work with any school, congregation, youth group, scouts, etc. to provide trainings. There were both boys and girls there and I could tell they were learning something they didn't know. Totally worth the $25 charge through the DPD (not sure if it was subsidized by DPD). I think they also offered classes through DPD for younger and older ages. Wanted to share and highly recommend this program.

Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

09/06/2017

Revved Up Kids, Inc. presented their program at Girl Talk Camp 2017 this past summer and were absolutely amazing! Alli, David, and their team were extremely friendly and generous with their time and talents. They taught our 100+ 4th - 12th grade girls how to defend themselves and be confident in a situation. Our girls were not only engaged throughout the program, but learned techniques and lessons that will help them for years to come. We wanted to provide a program that would be informative and hands on and were thrilled when we connected with Alli. Revved Up Kids definitely exceeded our expectations and we hope to be able to partner with them again soon.

voncherogers Client Served

Rating: 5

08/30/2017

I was not able to make it with my son so my mom went they had a great time even though my son was the one taking the class he had a awasom time and my mom learned a lot as well from it . Thank You so much for having them last Sat at the Decatur police station they were in the first group

Writer Advisor

Rating: 4

08/29/2017

Revved up Kids came to instruct our kids over the summer and did a great job. I especially enjoyed how they empowered our young ladies and gave them the space to talk and discuss physical safety and safe relationships. I would definitely recommend revved up kids to any organization looking to empower the youth and encourage safety in the community. The trainers were very professional

Biochemist4 Client Served

Rating: 5

08/28/2017

I attended the K-5 2-hour workshop with my 7 year-old daughter, and it was great.
She had a lot of fun kicking and punching, while in between getting quit a lot of information, which was delivered in a way the kids could understand. It did open my eye to a could of scenarios I had not think of!
I would do it again in a heart beat .

Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

08/27/2017

I attended a Revved Up Kids session with my 7 yr old daughter yesterday. It was so informative for us both. Highly recommend!

bogsdarking Client Served

Rating: 5

08/26/2017

The K-5 Safety/Self-Defense Workshop was wonderful! The instructor was fabulous - clear and to the point but also had a sense of humor. I feel my child is much better armed to identify unsafe people and also defend himself if need be. Plenty of great information for parents, too. It's a conversation we need to keep having, and I feel much more prepared to so now. Thank you!

Moyetunji03 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/26/2017

Great class for K-5. Both my son and I learned something new. Highly recommended!

Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

08/26/2017

My daughters (ages 5 and 9) and I attended their training today and it was a fantastic experience for all of us. I highly recommend this class for the entire family. We all learned how to identify "tricky people" and get away from them with practical, age-appropriate self-defense tactics.

jross141 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

08/26/2017

The Child Safety Tips for Parents seminar was top notch. I would recommend it to all parents. - Lt. Jennifer Ross, City of Decatur Police Department

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Writer Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

08/05/2017

Amazing how this group reaches, touches and demonstrates self defense in a non threatening and encouraging way to our girls/women at our retreats. They faithfully come each time we have a retreat and share.

PamConner Client Served

Rating: 5

07/11/2017

Revved Up provided a great training experience for middle school students at a summer youth enrichment camp in June 2017. The participants learned valuable information about their personal safety in a safe, interactive and fun environment. The instructors were super organized and related very well to the youth participants. Great asset to the summer youth camp program.

elainebryant Client Served

Rating: 5

07/03/2017

What an outstanding and much needed program! The information, true stories and then hands on techniques was absolutely awesome. Our teen girls loved it! Being aware of your surrounding, being alert, safe and knowing self defense moves that will help get you out of harms way benefits EVERYONE! Hats off Revved Up Kids!

Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

04/24/2017

Great program for kids of all ages! Thanks Georgia Center for Child Advocacy for bringing this awesome program to our community. Top notch!!!

cjosjohnson General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/27/2017

Second time my daughter has attended a workshop. Provides great information in a non-threatening way. Highly recommended.

kwkeeler Volunteer

Rating: 5

01/30/2017

Revved Up Kids tailored a program for our Teen Girls, ages 12 to 18. It was extremely informative and most helpful for the girls to learn Self Defense Techniques. As a Mother/Daughter organization, the moms knew the class would be beneficial but we were pleasantly surprised by the number of girls who wanted to participate and their positive feedback. We highly recommend Revved Up Kids. Every teenage girl should attend this class!

jkkmarks Client Served

Rating: 5

01/27/2017

I was really impressed with the class! I was able to observe while my 12 year old daughter took the class. The information presented was real and helpful. She really enjoyed the class and took away a lot of great tips! Thank you for making a difference!

Allie10 Client Served

Rating: 5

01/22/2017

My group of middle school-aged Girl Scouts participated in a Safety Class with Revved Up Kids. Alli & David were fantastic to work with before the event, and were incredibly helpful and responsive to questions and concerns. The class content was detailed, with information and examples that were very relatable to the girls. The girls especially loved the hands-on portion of the class, during which they learned how to defend themselves in a variety of dangerous situations. The parents all had very positive feedback, especially as related to the portions of the class that concerned social media, and helping girls overcome their fear of being "impolite" when in uncomfortable/potentially dangerous situations,

Pcorrea3 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

01/22/2017

Had an amazing time! Class was very informative. Girls thought it was fun and exciting!

mgraves2013 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/17/2016

Revved Up Kids is a remarkable organization that provides relevant and timely information to our children about being safe and aware of their surroundings. They are professional and very easy to work with. I would definitely recommend them to other non-profits and look forward to working with them again in the future.

Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/17/2016

I took my 3 grandchildren to this training, and I was very pleased with what was taught and the way it was taught. Revved Up Kids is doing very important work to keep our kids safe, and I applaud and appreciate their dedication to this. I highly recommend this training for all children. P.S. I also learned self-defense skills!!

Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/07/2016

What an awesome program! So well organized even before the event itself. My 24 girl Girl Scout troop (10-11 year olds) were engaged and interested. The content base was totally age appropriate. They had lots of questions so we certainly could have used longer than 1 hour. Very satisfied!

Barb50 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/05/2016

Revved up Kids was more than I had expected. They were very "REAL" with our group, the group seminar was informative, professional and fun.

wmchardy Client Served

Rating: 5

10/03/2016

I love the monthly emails that remind me to talk to my kids about safety and keep the conversation going!

Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/01/2016

Amazing - arms your children with information most parents are afraid to talk about...or don't know how to talk about. We are very grateful.

Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

05/18/2016

Excellent training program! The material and exercises highlight and introduce many choices and practices that will mitigate risks as students getting on with and continue enjoying life. We've attended twice for a refresher; different ages will reap different benefits from the same program.

Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/06/2016

My 13-year old daughter attended a one-hour workshop and felt the information she learned in the class would not only be helpful for the future, but also makes her more aware of her surroundings. I would recommend this class for girls this age, it is very useful information not only now, but as they go through life.

Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/22/2016

Our Girl Scout troop participated in a two hour Revved Up Kids program. It was amazing!!! Our girls learned about being aware of their surroundings, identifying "bad people," and self defense. It was very empowering for all. The Neil's (cofounders) were very flexible and accommodating with our needs. This is an amazing class; one every child, teen, and young adult should attend.

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Toni35 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/06/2015

Amazing class! A must do for every teen and pre teen girl! I'm so glad I stayed to watch - I learned a lot as well.

Juliana S. Volunteer

Rating: 5

02/23/2015

My 11-y-o son attended their workshop and I rhought it was straight to the point and included the most important stuff. They also provide opportunities for kids to get some physical training. It wouldn't make sense to overfill kids with too much information that they wouldn't be able to remember.

____728 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/15/2014

Wow. And wow! My 12yo daughter and I attended a Revved Up Kids Safety Day session and I was very impressed. The facilitators delivered statistics and strategies for staying safe in a teen-friendly, straight-talk kind of way. They were well organized and honest. We would do this again in a heartbeat.

There is no better way to discuss the sensitive - and important - topics of physical abuse and sexual abuse.

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cookieman789 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/07/2014

My 7 year old daughter and I recently attended a class with the Girl Scouts and it was a great decision. The classes are age appropriate and give the kids hands on experience with telling an attacker "No" and what to do when they don't listen. They rotate different lessons quickly so they never got bored andthe trainers were all very professional. The main trainer was fantastic with the kids. They explained how to tell who a "Bad Grownup" is and the different types of lies they tell. It was all great for her age group and something I'd like to take her back to every year for re-inforcement of the same lessons. As they said, hopefully no one in the room will ever need anything they teach, but it's another "What-If" drill, like fire drills at school. If you have an opportunity to take your child to this class, you won't regret it.

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metomasetti Client Served

Rating: 5

10/06/2014

I attended with a Girl Scout brownie troop. The exercises were very beneficial to the girls. They really felt like they could perform the moves if they were in that type of situation. Well organized and ran right on time and ended on time. Thank you for this class for the girls.

jerrikhd Client Served

Rating: 5

10/02/2014

Great class. Would not hesitate to recommend it to family, friends or anyone.

Carrasquillo Client Served

Rating: 5

09/25/2014

Fabulous program that my kids will never forget! The fun, professional staff passed on a serious message in an entertaining way, as well as handouts we could discuss in detail later on at home. We were all very impressed with the knowledge of the staff!

ERBofJC Client Served

Rating: 5

09/23/2014

This class is a "must do" for anyone who wants to empower their son or daughter to protect themselves from child predators. The class content is well thought out and presented in a manner that kids can relate to without being frightened. Highly recommended in an era where child abductions and worse are regularly reported on the evening news.

carper Client Served

Rating: 5

09/22/2014

My kids enjoyed this program and took away lots of valuable information that was presented in a great manner. As a parent, I don't think we can education our kids enough when it comes to predators.

Mermaids1024 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/22/2014

This is a wonderful program to help empower kids and keep them safe. My kids really enjoyed the class and it was done in a non scary way. I would highly recommend this class to kids and teens of all ages!

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