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Southeastern Massachusetts Voices Against Violence Teen Dating Violence Awareness Public Forum “Dating & Violence Should Never Be a Couple” There are solutions – Let’s tackle the problems together Monday, February 8th, 5:30 – 8:00 PM – Location: Silver City Teen Center 110 County St., Taunton (please use the back parking lot & enter via the side door) (Taunton, MA) - Violence among our youth is a real concern, not a myth, rumor or hysteria. Violence when dating and unacceptable bullying are becoming a pandemic. Please come to the table and engage in a dialogue to establish preventative solutions. DID YOU KNOW? • 81% of parents surveyed either believe teen dating violence is NOT an issue or admit they don't know if it’s an issue. • A majority of parents (54%) admit they've not spoken to their child about dating violence. • One in three teens reports knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped or physically hurt by their dating partner. Liz Claiborne Inc., Conducted by Teenage Research Unlimited, (February 2005). • Technology has made teen dating abuse more pervasive and hidden. According to a recent study [Liz Claiborne, Inc. study, “Tech Abuse in Teen Relationships Study,” conducted by Teenage Research Unlimited, January 2007]: • An alarming one in ten (10%) claim they have been threatened physically via email, IM, text, chat, etc. The program will include information on Teen Dating Violence, Bullying and Cyberbullying statistics, a presentation by the Taunton High School Mentors in Violence Prevention and a conversation with Mr. Fred Jewett, Founder of “The Think Respect Project.” “The Think Respect Project” encourages schools to practice mutual respect in order to create positive change within their communities. The project aims to promote an understanding of shared leadership among administrators, teachers, students, and parents so that productive and safe learning environments can be established. A retired English teacher and longtime coach, in football as well as track, Jewett has worked passionately over the past two decades to build a respectful learning environment for students, at the high school and beyond. He has co-chaired four Plymouth County White Ribbon Campaigns at the Hingham High School, as well as in Abington, Duxbury, Hull and North Quincy. The White Ribbon Campaign is a program designed to prevent men’s violence against women. Click on the flyer below for more information.
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