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In Their Shoes, a new training tool

loveisrespect — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:37:13 +0000

The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence recently made their training In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating Violence available for groups of adults that work with teenagers. The training is designed to allow adults to walk in the shoes of teens, facing obstacles and making decisions as a teenager would – especially where dating violence is concerned. Sexting, pregnancy, homophobia, and stalking are among the special circumstances encountered in the training.

The development of this training was funded by the parents of Dayna Fure, a Washington teen that was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2004. Hopefully, allowing adults a glimpse of the teen perspective will allow them to better assist teens attempting to end dangerous relationships in the future. For more information, visit www.wscadv.org.

Vote for this Pepsi Refresh Dating Abuse Prevention Project

loveisrespect — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:43:04 +0000

The Seattle Mariners have teamed up with the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence to compete for a Pepsi Refresh grant. Until August 17th, you can support their project, which focuses on the important job of teaching non-violence to young male athletes, by voting up to ten times per day. Please take the time to visit the site, learn more about the project and vote – we’d really appreciate it!

Also, keep an eye out for loveisrespect’s Pepsi Refresh project - coming in October. We’ll need your help too.

Teen Dating Abuse: 4 False Myths About Relationships

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:02:03 +0000

Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between spending a lot of time with someone you like and being physically or emotionally controlled. Did you know that it’s a myth that your boyfriend or girlfriend needs to know where you are all the time? Way too many texts or calls are a warning sign of an unhealthy relationship. Watch videos and find out the other 3 myths here. Remember that it’s a fact that 1 in 3 high school students have been or will be involved in an abusive relationship. Know the warning signs!

The Squeaky Wheel Project

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:58:34 +0000

There is a really cool symposium taking place this week in preparation for the National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The Squeaky Wheel Project Symposium on Teen Dating Violence takes place January 27th in Cypress, Texas at the Lone Star College Cy-Fair Branch Public Library. The Symposium is designed to raise awareness about the issue of teen dating violence and discuss prevention strategies that can be taught in schools. Those attending will be comprised of school district trustee presidents and directors of guidance and counseling. A panel of experts will be presenting the information including representatives from loveisrespect. Those wanting to attend to or receive more information can email registrar@squeakyspeaks.com.

A Thin Line

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:58:07 +0000

Have you guys been keeping up with MTV’s “A Thin Line” campaign? It has been so much fun being a partner in this amazing initiative and we hope you have had a chance to check out their awesome website. They have a ton of videos, banners, a quiz, and lots of great resources. We embedded some of our favorite videos from the website on our own site, which you can check out here. Also, be sure to enter their “Redraw the Line Challenge” for a chance to win $10,000! Click here for the details, and hurry because applications are due February 19!

Tina’s Law adopted to prevent teen dating violence

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:11:09 +0000

Ohio is on the right path to helping prevent teen dating abuse. A Bill has been passed requiring Ohio schools to try to help stop dating violence. Local school boards will be required to adopt policies to prevent and address abusive relationships and train staff on the subject. Lessons in dating violence prevention will also be added to seventh through 12th grade health classes. The new law has been called “Tina’s Law” named after an 18-year old in Ohio who was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1992.

Back in March, Break the Cycle released a report card grading states based on their laws related to domestic violence and teen dating violence. Ohio had received an “F” but with these new changes, they are well on their way to passing with flying colors this year. Check out more about this story here.

Start Strong: Building Healthy Teen Relationships

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:33:08 +0000

This Thursday, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Start Strong: Building Healthy Teen Relationships national initiative to prevent teen dating abuse is launching a campaign to take “healthy relationships to the streets.” On October 22nd, teens all across the country are putting together local events to get the conversation going on developing healthy relationships before the violence and abuse can even start.

Want to take part and make a difference? Help spread the word by sending out the following email from Start Strong to all your friends and family, and also be sure to follow the steps listed yourself :

BE PART OF A RECORD BREAKING DAY ON OCTOBER 22nd AND STOP ABUSE

On October 22nd, we are on a national mission to define a healthy relationship. It’s urgent, and we need YOUR input. Too many people are finding themselves in violent, abusive and damaging relationships. By looking at what a healthy relationship is — how to have them, build them and keep them — we can end abuse.

Be a part of this RECORD BREAKING day. Start Strong’s goal is to get as many people as we can across the country (teens, adults, parents, grandparents, anyone and everyone!) tell us what they think about healthy relationships.

Below are ways that you can participate on October 22nd. A few minutes of your time can make a lasting difference in someone’s life.

1-      Help us spread the word by forwarding this email to your friends and family.
2-      Go to www.startstrongteens.org and give us your relationship feedback. We need to know what you know.
3-      IMPORTANT! Post a conversation starter to your Facebook (http://tinyurl.com/yfxr7yl) or Twitter profile. This will have a major impact.

For example:

(insert name) how do you start strong? Join the conversation http://tinyurl.com/tothestreets

(insert name) is on a mission to define a healthy relationship. Join the conversation http://tinyurl.com/tothestreets

(insert name) is wondering how do you define a healthy relationship. Tell us how to Start Strong before it ends wrong http://tinyurl.com/tothestreets

Thank you for doing your part to make sure that violence and abuse are never tolerated.

The Start Strong Community

Learn more about Start Strong at www.startstrongteens.org.

Sexting Isn’t Sexy

mpotyrala — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:14:25 +0000

Angels Against Abuse is a student lead club at East High School in Denver, CO. Their mission is to raise awareness about teen dating violence and educate their peers about healthy relationships. The club plans and sponsors a number of awareness events including assemblies, outdoor events, poster campaigns and fundraisers.

They have been featured in educational videos, local media and recently participated in the making of a PSA in collaboration with the Denver District Attorney’s Office. This year Angels Against Abuse will be partnering with Project PAVE to facilitate prevention education programs in the community. Check out their Sexting PSA below:

Enter to Win!

loveisrespect — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:38:58 +0000

Design video games and learn about teen dating abuse! Check out this contest by JenniferAnn.org at http://www.jenniferann.org/2009_game_contest.htm

The rules are there and so are last year’s winners… Can you make a game about teen dating abuse without using violence? We can’t wait to see what you come up with for this great group.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week… what are you doing?

loveisrespect — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:03:53 +0000

February 2nd to the 6th is the fourth annual Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week. Here at loveisrespect we are busy creating new LOVE Mashups and responding to calls and chats.

What are you doing? Is your school hosting an event? Can you add us to your Facebook or MySpace profile? Check out our GET INVOLVED page to see all the ways you can show your support of loveisrespect and join the efforts to end teen dating abuse. There are also tool kits for teachers to download and share with their classes. Check them out!

If you have pics or videos an event or project for Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week send it in. We love to show the great things teens are doing across the country.