We have had over 132 students and staff members at our school sign a pledge to bring awareness among our community and to personally treat their partner right.
Do You Know? (Dating Abuse Awareness)
Submitted by ifonly on Thu, 10/01/2009 - 14:44
the problem:
That teachers at school see dating abuse going on everyday and don't do squat about it.
vital stats:
people impacted:
25people involved:
15why it's important:
I have a good friend and some family who either are or have been in a bad and abusive relationship.
the plan of action:
My club Do Something Mustangs! is making our own 3 in 1 braclets, posters with facts, and haveing a speaker come to our school to talk about dating violence. Also we are giving out information from Dosomething.org and other hotlines.
how you can get involved:
They can help by bringing poster board and stuff to our meetings. Also to help recruite people to come and help with the advertisement of the campaign.
project updates:
11/15/2009
10/18/2009
Comments
You should apply for a Dating Abuse Action Grant. Go to http://www.dosomething.org/dating-abuse/grants for more information and to apply!
Katie Butler-you are awsome and proving a good point you go out there and make this dream real!