St. Rita Ministry, Holy Family Catholic Church (Domestic Violence Resource Ministry) at 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32819 US - Teens Ending Abusive Relationships
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Teens Ending Abusive Relationships
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February 4th–8th, 2008 "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week." The T.E.A.R. program is designed to address the issue of violence and abuse in teenage dating relationships. Violence among women has become an epidemic in recent years. This violence begins early, often in the teen years when both genders are beginning to sort out what romantic relationships are all about. One out of three teens experience abuse in their relationships before reaching adulthood. Abused teens are at risk of becoming the battered adult victim in the future. The T.E.A.R. program has three objectives: The presentation component of the T.E.A.R. program is a 1-2 hour interactive, educational session on teen dating violence. The presentation consist of a video, open discussion, handouts and a variety of activities. The presentation is designed to help students work towards the following objectives: · To be able to recognize the different types of abusive behaviors and understand that the behavior is unacceptable. · To understand that abuse is a learned behavior. · To recognize the cycle of abuse. · To begin to question the myths that promote unhealthy, unequal relationships. · To learn how and where to get help if they or someone they know needs it. Following the presentation, those students who request to speak with a counselor about a dating or domestic violence situation, will be given an opportunity to do so. If there is a need Harbor House is willing to implement a teen dating support group in the school. All the services which Harbor House provides are free to the students. For teachers, counselors and youth/teen ministry leaders: Please contact us if you would like more information about the T.E.A.R. program. For Parents of Teens: To download and print this valuable information for parents of teenagers regarding teen dating violence click here. Connect: A new mini-magazine for parents! Coaches Corner: Get the new Coaching Boys into Men Playbook http://endabuse.org/programs/teens/ Break the Cycle is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage, educate and empower youth to build lives and communities free from dating and domestic violence. Phone: 888.988.TEEN. Email: info@breakthecycle.org. Website: www.breakthecycle.org. Address: P.O. Box 64996, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
The Teen Action Campaign, See It and Stop It, is an unprecedented multi-media public education campaign by and for teens. It offers posters, radio and television public service announcements, an online toolkit, and valuable information on how to recognize the warning signs of dating violence, how to stop it, and how to make a difference in your school and community. See It and Stop It was developed by teens in Massachusetts, with support from the Family Violence Prevention Fund and The Advertising Council. http://www.seeitandstopit.org/pages/
This valuable resource will help parents engage teens and adolescents in discussions about violence against women. The feature articles, personal stories, advice columns, and informative facts inspire dialogue between parents and young people that will help foster healthy, non-violent relationships through adolescence and beyond. Check it out!
"There's only one thing more satisfying than helping a young man become a great basketball player – helping a basketball player become a great young man." (John Thompson, Sr.; Hall of Fame Coach, Georgetown University).
Demeaning, disrespectful, and violent attitudes toward women are underlying causes of other major societal ills such as school violence, community violence and crime. Every coach (and mentor) is in a position that allows him to directly influence the attitudes of his athletes and to help eliminate the disrespectful perceptions of women and girls that are at the heart of such tragic problems. The Coaching Boys into Men Playbook provides coaching tips, advice and useful anecdotes from great coaches and players to help other coaches take the issue of violence against women and girls head on. Get it now!
The Empower Program works with youth to end the culture of violence. 1312 8th Street, Washington, DC 20001 phone: (202) 882-2800 fax: (202) 234-1901 e-mail: empower@empowered.org website: www.empowered.org
Girls Incorporated National Resource Center is a national youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. 441 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
phone: (317) 634-7546 fax: (317) 634-3024 e-mail: girlsinc@girls-inc.org website: www.girlsinc.org
Liz Claiborne Inc. produces "A Teen’s Handbook" and web pages to help teens learn about dating violence by providing facts, guidance and resources. To order a free handbook, phone: (800) 449-STOP (7867) website: www.lizclaiborne.com/lizinc/lizworks/women/handbook.asp#teen
Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women (LACAAW) is a non-profit, multi-cultural, community-based organization whose mission is the elimination of violence against women, youth and children. The In Touch With Teens Program provides education, training, and technical assistance to youth and service providers on preventing dating violence. 605 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90015 phone: (213) 955-9090 TTY: (213) 955-9095 fax: (213) 955-9093 e-mail: info@lacaaw.org website: www.lacaaw.org
SafeNetwork is a project of the California Department of Health Services, California District Attorneys Association. Safenetwork maintains comprehensive materials and information for both teens and service providers including a teen safety plan, directory of shelters, technical assistance, and training information.
731 K Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 phone: (916) 443-2017 website: www.safenetwork.net/teens/teens.html
