01/17/2014
DiVVVA™s Unite: NoMore.org
A major campaign to raise awareness of relationship violence and sexual assault is rolling out across the US with PSAs running in print, broadcast, and outdoor advertising -- including one starring comedian Amy Poehler during last night's Golden Globe Awards -- all sending the message of No More! Dozens of domestic violence and sexual assault organizations have joined this effort to galvanize greater awareness and action on this widespread social problem: one in three women (30%) and one in seven men (14%) report being a victim of domestic violence; one in five women (20%) and one in sixteen men (6%) report being a victim of sexual assault.
The NOMORE.org campaign's symbol with its blue vanishing point originated from the concept of a zero -- as in zero incidences of domestic violence and sexual assault. By spotlighting an invisible problem in a whole new way with a unifying symbol, the No More campaign aims to raise awareness, engagement, and funding for ending domestic violence and sexual assault much like the pink ribbon did for breast cancer and the red ribbon did for HIV/AIDS. To learn more about the No More campaign, visit http://nomore.org/
For resources for teens and their parents on how to approach dating in a healthy way and to learn about the signs of relationship abuse and how to get help, check out loveisrespect.org, a collaboration of the National Dating Abuse Helpline and Break the Cycle, at http://www.loveisrespect.org/ or connect with them on Facebook at loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
We've also added several resources focused on abusive relationships and how to talk to your children about healthy relationships. There is an excellent guide, "A Smart Girl's Guide to Boys," for girls 9 to 13 that "addresses a girl's very first forays into the boy/girl world and gives her wise, warm advice." This is a great resource to provide foundational advice on approaching relationships in a healthy manner: http://www.amightygirl.com/a-smart-girl-s-guide-to-boys
For LQBTQ youth seeking relationship guidance, we recommend "Q***r" for ages 13 and up at http://www.amightygirl.com/queer
In our "Abuse/Violence" section under "Social Issues," we have a selection of selection of books, especially for teen readers, that address issues of violence, including sexual violence. There are a number of excellent choices, perfect for sparking conversation around this important topic, including "Speak," "Hush," "I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This," and others. To browse the selection, visit http://www.amightygirl.com/books/social-issues?cat=61
A useful resource for older teens (16+) and adults in unhealthy relationships is “Stop Signs: Recognizing, Avoiding, and Escaping Abusive Relationships” at http://www.amightygirl.com/stop-signs
If you’re a parent concerned that your daughter may be in an unhealthy relationship, check out the books “But I Love Him: Protecting Your Teen Daughter from Controlling, Abusive Relationships” at http://www.amightygirl.com/but-i-love-him and “Saving Beauty From The Beast: How to Protect Your Daughter from an Unhealthy Relationship” at http://www.amightygirl.com/saving-beauty-from-the-beast
