As we close out the 2012-2013 school year, celebrate our graduates and plan for the summer, I’d be remiss if I didn’t share this report from the World Health Organization. Judging by this report, as successful as we’ve been with raising awareness of teen dating violence and promoting healthy relationships,…

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   Michael Bolton Songwriter, recording artist and Chairman,                        The Michael Bolton Charities, Inc. When Fathers Say ‘No More’ to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Posted: 06/14/2013 7:35 am Because fathers have a special role in their children’s lives, they also…

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RAPP would like to share this, from our friends at loveisrespect.org. A Prom With No Expectations Roll the red carpets and pull out those tuxedos for this very special time of year – prom. That’s right, for many, the big night approaches, and if you’ve decided you’re going with a…

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According to the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV), 60 percent of American children are exposed to violence, crime or abuse in their homes, schools and communities. Be it bullying, domestic violence, or child abuse, exposure to violence – particularly multiple exposures – can interfere with a child’s…

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Next Friday, April 19, is the National Day of Silence, a national youth movement protesting silence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and their allies. As in previous years, students take a deliberate vow of silence to echo the silence caused by harassment, prejudice, and discrimination. Participating in…

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