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The LOVE Mashup

February 2nd, 2009

mixerthumbloveisrespect is proud to announce the launch of a new online application – the LOVE Mashup. Now create movies using art and sound elements from the LOVE Campaign and spread a message of LOVE.

The Avon Foundation is funding the social networking interactive campaign through the m.powerment by mark campaign, dedicated to empowering young women and preventing the cycle of dating abuse and partner abuse. “Dating abuse is something that is not normally talked about or discussed, “ said Lauren Conrad, Honorary Co-Chair of the mark girl’s m.powerment campaign. “Love Mashup is a great tool that gives a voice to young women who want to express their feelings and concerns to their friends about recognizing the signs of abuse and how to prevent it before it begins.”

Drag and drop sound and art clips from the LOVE Mashup library to make LOVE Mashup Movies for your friends, valentine(s) – or anyone who could use a little pick-me-up. Spread messages promoting healthy relationship habits. It’s easy and fun!

  • Send a quick broadcast to your friends or craft a 30 second masterpiece
  • Remash your friends’ movies and swap em’
  • Mashup a movie from our library of pre-mades and make it your own
  • Send a pre-made to someone special

Check it out!

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loveisrespect in the News

January 13th, 2009
Love Hurts Article
Latest Issue of Seventeen features loveisrespect.org

Have you picked up the latest February issue of Seventeen magazine? If so, you may have noticed that loveisrespect.org, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline is featured prominently in a special piece. Seventeen magazine included a compelling four page spread titled “Love Hurts?” with personal dating abuse stories shared by teens as well as celebrity feedback from stars such as Lauren Conrad from The Hills. A “Red Flags – signs of danger” section was included courtesy of  loveisrespect.org as well as all of our contact information so that readers know where to go for help if they need it.

The latest issue is out on newsstands now! We also have a sneak peak of the article available by clicking here.

The New York Times – Youth Dating Article
 

The New York Times featured an in-depth article on efforts  to identify abuse in youth dating on January 4, 2009. LoveisRespect.org was included as a solution for teens in need of help but who are perhaps too embarrassed to admit being mistreated to their parents, teachers or peers.

 The article featured great factual information and  included current efforts  to identify abuse as well as data  on programs that train mentors for the purpose of teaching youth what is acceptable behavior in dating.

You can read the entire New York Times article by clicking here.

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January 12th, 2009

Another great video has been made about teen dating violence! 

Watch The Line !

Receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award,  “The Line” does a magnificent job of illustrating the invisible boundary between love and control in relationships.  This video not only demonstrates how teens are turning project assignments into messages to raise awareness of teen dating violence, but also shows how the Girl Scouts of the USA are passionate and committed to ending teen dating violence. 

We want to give so much praise to the “The Line.”  The video discusses one of the fundamental issues of teen dating violence:  What is the line between love and control in relationships?  This question is never easy to answer because definitions of love in relationships vary: people want different things out of relationships.  Even though it may be hard to figure out relationships, it is never OK to take advantage of, or demean your partner.  Like the video details, being jealous, possessive, suspicious, obsessive, or demanding are all controlling behaviors that take away the other person’s rights in relationships.

This video is a great example of how you can turn projects into something that helps raise awareness for teen dating violence.  The guidelines for the Girl Scout Gold Award are simple and straightforward for every eligible Girl Scout: create something that  greatly impacts a Girl Scout’s community.  One Girl Scout took this opportunity to help out her organization AND spread the word about dating violence at the same time.  Think of all the projects that you are doing or will do for school or other organizations.  If the guidelines of the project allow you to do so, these projects are a great opportunity for you to tell people in your community while doing the work that you already have to do!

Remember, you can often incorporate teen dating violence into the projects you are already doing.  We are so impressed with this video.  This is yet another example of how talented everyone is! 

 

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January 12th, 2009

Another great video has been made about teen dating violence! 

Watch The Line !

Receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award,  “The Line” does a magnificent job of illustrating the invisible boundary between love and control in relationships.  This video not only demonstrates how teens are turning project assignments into messages to raise awareness of teen dating violence, but also shows how the Girl Scouts of the USA are passionate and committed to ending teen dating violence. 

We want to give so much praise to the “The Line.”  The video discusses one of the fundamental issues of teen dating violence:  What is the line between love and control in relationships?  This question is never easy to answer because definitions of love in relationships vary: people want different things out of relationships.  Even though it may be hard to figure out relationships, it is never OK to take advantage of, or demean your partner.  Like the video details, being jealous, possessive, suspicious, obsessive, or demanding are all controlling behaviors that take away the other person’s rights in relationships.

This video is a great example of how you can turn projects into something that helps raise awareness for teen dating violence.  The guidelines for the Girl Scout Gold Award are simple and straightforward for every eligible Girl Scout: create something that  greatly impacts a Girl Scout’s community.  One Girl Scout took this opportunity to help out her organization AND spread the word about dating violence at the same time.  Think of all the projects that you are doing or will do for school or other organizations.  If the guidelines of the project allow you to do so, these projects are a great opportunity for you to tell people in your community while doing the work that you already have to do!

Remember, you can often incorporate teen dating violence into the projects you are already doing.  We are so impressed with this video.  This is yet another example of how talented everyone is! 

 

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