MTV launched A THIN LINE to help you draw your own line between digital abuse and not abuse. Now as a next step, they need your help in developing a first-of-its-kind “digital bill of rights.” Based on feedback they received from you on Facebook, twitter, MySpace, and “Over the Line?,” they started a list. Now its time for you to submit your suggestions, possible names for the list, and vote for your favorite rights to push them to the top of the list.
Input will be collected through the end of June. In the fall, the list will officially launch. What do you think your digital rights should be? Click here to submit your suggestions!
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In the wake of the brutal murder of University of Virginia student Yeardley Love, educators, parents, and teen dating abuse and domestic violence organizations are rallying to address the serious and escalating issue of safe dating in order to prevent such a tragic event from occurring again.
According to a recent survey conducted by Liz Claiborne Inc. and the Family Violence Prevention Fund, nearly 1 in 3 teenagers who have been in a relationship report actual sexual abuse, physical abuse, or threats of physical abuse. These are very alarming statistics and as William L. McComb, CEO of Liz Claiborne Inc. phrases it – a ticking time bomb. Please click here to check out his thoughts on the issue.
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Lara Beck’s winning slogan for the “That’s Not Cool” campaign won her a trip to Washington D.C. for the NFL Players Gala last month. She walked the gala’s red carpet after her simple slogan, “in a relationship, you love each other. (Not stalk each other.) Just thought you’d like to know,” was chosen as the national Callout Card design winner.
Lara is a junior at Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio and a part of the movement to help teens recognize dating violence when it happens. She feels that teens should always work on healthy relationships “so they know what they are looking for in a person.” She’s making a difference now by speaking out with a simple message. Click here to check out the rest of the story.
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Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble (CLYTE) is on tour in the central Texas area with “Perhaps Tomorrow,” their play about cyber bulling, girl aggression, rumors, homophobia and dating relationships. CLYTE is run by Theatre Action Project and SafePlace Austin and was created in 2003 to address these social issues. The program uses peer education and theater as tools for stopping the cycles of domestic and dating violence. Click here to check out the trailer for their current touring show.
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The 3rd Annual Hoops For Awareness Basketball Tournament kicked off on May 1st 2010 at the Lincoln Square Recreational Center in Oakland, CA. The event, which is sponsored by the Youth Advisory Council of API Legal Outreach brings awareness to teen dating violence. This is a great fundraising event held every year. Check out their promo video after the jump. Read more…
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