MADE -- Moms and Dads for Education to Stop Teen Dating Abuse
A national group of parents, teachers and concerned citizens who are working to ensure that teen dating abuse curricula are taught in every middle school and high school nationwide. Learn More
Exciting News—House Bill 19 Passes the Ohio Senate Education Committee
On Wednesday, The Ohio Senate Education Committee unanimously passed House Bill 19, The Tina Croucher Act, on teen dating violence education. House Bill 19 will now go to the full senate for a vote. If passed, schools across Ohio will educate teens about healthy relationships and teen dating violence and abuse. MADE’s fr… Read More
Recent Cause Activity
Entitled "Domestic Violence Victims Don’t Have To Cope Alone", this article includes Rihanna's story, along with quotes from various DV partners such as MTV, Safe Horizon & the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Statistics from our [Liz Claiborne Inc.'s] latest teen survey were also referenced:
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Hi everyone...check out this awesome story on Jane Randel from Liz Claiborne/MADE...very inspiring!
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SALEM — The Second Annual Salem County Women’s Conference will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Salem High School.
The free conference begins with registration and continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. After a welcoming session, workshop sessions will be held at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
At 9:30, attendees may choose from three sessions.
In “Stress Busters for Women,” Deloris Zieglar of Mental Health Services at South Jersey Healthcare will discuss the kinds of stress women experience, provide a scale to assess levels of stress and offer techniques and resources to manage stress.
In “Employment Careers and Interviewing Skills,” Nicole Wilson of South Jersey Healthcare will help women prepare for a successful interview with tips on proper attire, appropriate responses and general information.
In “Life Coaching to Empowerment,” Pastor Heidi Bak, Eileen Oczkowski and Christine Abrahaims will empower women to become proactive and accountable for their own lives. They will discuss how they support women and guide them to gain confidence and achieve their goals.
At 10:30, four sessions will be offered.
Karen Mattison, technology officer at Salem Community College, will present “Education, the Path to a New Beginning,” telling women how to get into a college or vocational program.
Sherri Jenkins, community health educator at the Memorial Hospital of Salem County, will discuss living with and managing diabetes in “Diabetes — Balance is the Key.”
Rebecca Ladler, counseling coordinator at Salem County Women’s Services, will focus on obstacles women face when they try to leave relationships in which they are physically or emotionally mistreated in “Why Do Women Stay in Domestic Violence?”
Maritza Rivera, founder of Aneesa Michelle’s Group, Inc., will discuss teen dating relationships, patterns, warning signs and resources in “Teen Dating — Love Shouldn’t Hurt.”
The workshops will be followed by lunch and visits with vendors.
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago, director of the Center for Strategic Urban Community Leadership at Rutgers University, will deliver the keynote address at 12:30 p.m.
Please register in advance for the conference by calling Daffonie Moore at (856) 935-7510 ext. 8315 or Cora Santiago at (856) 935-7510 ext. 8319.
The conference is presented by the Charitable Trust of the New Jersey American Association of University Women, Families and Schools Together (FAST) of Salem County, Parents Anonymous of Salem County, Salem City Board of Education, Salem County Interagency Council of Human Services, South Jersey Healthcare and TD Bank.
Updated: The cause has reached 3,000 members.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month...a time to remember victims and survivors of domestic violence and a time to focus on education. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I encourage you to join the national movement to stop this epidemic which knows no racial or economic boundaries. Please visit www.loveisnotabuse.com or peaceoverviolence.org for more information on how you can support this cause. Please share with your friends and family. Thank you!
Looking for Radio Guests!!
Good Evening! Many of you know that I am the host of "Tough Talk with Tamika," a radio program on Blogtalkradio.com. I took a little break from the show, but will be bringing it back in November. I am looking for radio guests...those who have a story regrading dating violence, perhaps you are a survivor, family member of a survivor, advocate, etc. Please send me a message and we will chat!!
God Bless!
Tamika Hall
www.toughtalkwithtamika.com
Teach your Teen that Love is a R.A.P!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but any day is the PERFECT day to talk to your teen about dating violence. Teens often times have difficulty understanding what love really is and many parents have trouble having the “Tough Talk” but it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable if you teach your teen that
Love is a RAP:
R-Love is Respect and is displayed when two people hold each other’s feelings and thoughts in high esteem.
A: Love is an Action. It is easy to say the words, “I Love You” but love is more easily recognized by how a person is actually treated. Teach teens that when some uses the word “love” it should be backed up by actions of respect and value.
P: Love is a Partnership. A real relationship is one where two people have equal input in the decisions that are made concerning the relationship. This can be as small as deciding on the movie that will be seen on a date or whether or not the couple should have sex.
It may be hard to talk about relationships with your “baby,” but keep in mind that when you teach your son or daughter that Love is a RAP is like giving them a three-point test to measure their relationships. It’s simple, if it doesn’t feel right or look right…it probably isn’t right and it is okay to end the relationship. However, when we are respected, we feel it by the actions of another person, and then we are able to see that it is a true partnership.
For more information on dating violence visit:
www.loveisnotabuse.com/made | www.loveisrespect.org
www.lovedoesntleavebruises.info | www.toughtalkwithtamika.com
Written by Tamika Hall, Bestselling Author of, “Love Doesn’t Leave Bruises! A Young Woman’s Guide to Conquering Dating Violence.” Visit her online at: www.lovedoesntleavebruises.info .
Check out MADE mentioned on the Today Show this morning!
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Today I will represent MADE at a rally in Union SC. I have been invited to be a keynote speaker on teen dating abuse. The topics of the rally will be Stop The Violence, Rap It Up and Stop Teen Dating Abuse. I am very excited and will represent MADE well! Wish me luck!!!
Domestic violence is a sad sad problem. Women and men both are affected by this issue. It is not always the woman who seems to "fall down the stairs" a lot. The abuser is often much more subtle. It often starts with declaring undying love a...nd much jealousy follows. It can be emotional or psychological. They may tell you that you are fat, ugly or stupid. You may not be allowed to see friends or family. You may be isolated. You may be told to work when you want to stay home. You may feel you have to step on eggshells for fear of the other's temper. The abuser may then apologize profusely, even bringing you gifts and trying to be nicer. The problem is that tension will escalate and their temper will flare again. This is the sad cycle. Abuse, apology(honeymoon) and then tension. It spins in a circle. Please if you need help or think you have a friend who needs help, contact your local women's shelter (even if it is a man because they'll know who to call), talk to your friend and let them know you'll be there! I will always be there for anyone that needs help with this problem!Read More