from stopstreetharassment.org ~ Street harassment is an under-researched topic, but each existing study shows that street harassment is a significant and prevalent problem. The following statistics focus on prevalence. Informal Online Studies by Stop Street Harassment: To learn more about women’s harassment experiences, the Stop Street Harassment founder conducted two…
“Being respectful is the new norm. It’s the popular thing to do.” At middle and high schools in Sonoma County, CA, coaches have begun weaving conversations about respect and healthy relationships into school sports. Through implementing programs like Coaching Boys into Men, participating schools are hoping to create a ripple…
Presidential Proclamation — Women’s History Month, 2014 A PROCLAMATION Throughout our Nation’s history, American women have led movements for social and economic justice, made groundbreaking scientific discoveries, enriched our culture with stunning works of art and literature, and charted bold directions in our foreign policy. They have served our country…
Equality for women is progress for all “Countries with more gender equality have better economic growth. Companies with more women leaders perform better. Peace agreements that include women are more durable. Parliaments with more women enact more legislation on key social issues such as health, education, anti-discrimination and child support.…
As Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is ending, we wanted to share this vital information from Futures Without Violence …As Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, we would like to leave parents (and mentors, teachers, peers, etc.) with a little motivation to continue raising awareness about healthy…
Please read, from http://www.startstrongparents.org/resources/parents/how-do-you-know-if-your-child-is-in-an-unhealthy-relationship ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let’s face it—figuring out what’s happening in your preteen or young teen’s life and relationships can be very challenging. The use of technology makes this especially true. It is also very difficult for a preteen or young teen to recognize – and break free of – and unhealthy…
According to UN estimates, 1 in 3 women will experience sexual or domestic violence in her lifetime. That is one billion women. One Billion Rising is a call to women and men everywhere to harness their power and imagination to rise for justice. STEPS to End Family Violence invites…
FEBRUARY 18, 2014 BY ROSALIND WISEMAN LEAVE A COMMENT How well-meaning parents support bullying by not addressing inappropriate comments made in their presence by other people’s kids. Imagine you’re driving carpool. Your child is sitting shotgun, constantly scanning the radio for everyone’s perfect song. The other three kids are rehashing their day. Everything…
National Stalking Awareness Month January 2014 marks the 10th anniversary of the first National Stalking Awareness Month. In the past ten years, stalking awareness across the United States has steadily increased and enhanced responses have been developed. Laws have been strengthened, tens of thousands of professionals have been trained on responding to…
We’d like to share this piece and, as always, encourage healthy communication between parents and children about these issues. When It’s Your Kid in the Locker Room By Emily Bazelon Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin yells at his players. What are the lessons here for parents who think there could…
As we are in the midst of football season, we wanted to share this piece addressing sports, masculinity and hazing. We also invite feedback, especially as we continue to work towards making Truman a “No Place For Hate” campus for a fifth consecutive year. Visit the RAPP room, 425A, Tuesday’s…
We’d like to share this information, from our friends at Love Is Respect – Relationships require respect, trust and open communication. Whether you’re looking for a relationship or are already in one, make sure you and your partner agree on what makes a relationship healthy. It’s not always easy, but…
Stop Bullying Tools, tips and programs that help people stand up for each other. Introducing the Bullying Prevention Hub Resources for teens, parents and educators We are all Daniel Cui Watch how students rally behind a goalie and user Facebook to boost confidence Social Resolution of Conflicts on Facebook Bringing…
Presidential Proclamation — National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2013 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) nearly 20 years ago, our Nation’s response to domestic violence has greatly improved.…