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DS Dating Abuse Campaign

Submitted by kaitlynaloha on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 12:42.
Last updated on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 18:37.

Vital Stats

 volunteer experience
 03/27/2009
 03/27/2009
People Impacted:  100
People Involved:  10

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The Problem

Our Environmental Club decided to be a part of the DoSomething.org Dating Abuse Campaign.

Why It's Important

We feel that dating abuse is an important issue, and raising awareness can help prevent it.

The Plan Of Action

We handed out 80 sets of 3 bracelets- two black and one blue- to students around school all day, and told people what we were doing. Not only did the bracelets interest people, but they actually stopped to listen. We also talked to numerous teachers. People enjoyed putting the 1 in 3 statistic into perspective, and everyone had a great time.

How Can Others Get Involved?

 
Stand up against dating abuse, and help out with future Do Something Campaigns.

Project Updates

04/14/09
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04/14/09
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05/27/09
Update: Thank you for your feedback! Below is a response regarding the bracelet inquiries: Unfortunately, Do Something only had enough bracelets for the first 50,000 orders. Everyone who ordered after that deadline should have received an email stating that Do Something is sorry but that the inventory has run out!! Do Something is really sorry for any inconvenience this caused! The response to the campaign was truly remarkable and they only had enough for the first 50,000. Check out DoSomething.org/Abuse for other ways you can take action at your school! Thanks - the Do Something Team


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habaaqel says:
 

I think it's amazing that you all are taking a stand and informing people of a growing issue. Too many people are found dealing with abusive relationships and no one seems to do much about it. By handing out the bracelets and telling people about it, you are letting your voices be heard.

I'm interested in trying to start something like your group in my school/community. I just have no idea how to start. Any advice?

 
lilflangel says:
 

It is very amazing how you guys are helping make a differance. You know in some places they wont pass a restraining order against people? Sometimes even if you can get one they don't always work. I have a friend who is going through that the guy wont leave her alone. She finally went up to the police and told them what was going on and hopefully they do something about it.

 
peace.hope.faith.13 says:
 

hey i would like to do this at my school, how do i get the bracelets and info?
this is a very smart idea.

 
bulldogs_2010 says:
 

i want to do something similar but i dont know how to get the bracelets

 
imarocursoxoff says:
 

i think this is a great way to spread the word on this rising matter and helps those in need..
i really want the braclets to wear and spread the word at my school..how do you get them?

 
Chelseyzaballer says:
 

I Think this is a great idea.
& I really would love to have a braclet to show that im against abused relationships and i want to help.

How can i recive a pack of them?
Thankyou(:

 
kaitlynaloha says:
 

Thank you for your comment! Below is a response regarding the bracelet inquiry:

Unfortunately, Do Something only had enough bracelets for the first 50,000 orders. Everyone who ordered after that deadline should have received an email stating that Do Something is sorry but that the inventory has run out!!

Do Something is really sorry for any inconvenience this caused! The response to the campaign was truly remarkable and they only had enough for the first 50,000.

Check out DoSomething.org/Abuse for other ways you can take action at your school!

Thanks - the Do Something Team

 
PookaGirl says:
 

hey can i order five sets of those bracelets ? i'll pay for them and shipping and handleing ?? if it is posiball email me at iknoweverything07@live.com thanks my name is alex

 
CoopsMommy says:
 

hi....i was wondering if i could order a set of your bracelets. i seen a commercial about it and i'd love to show my support.

 
JodieS says:
 

how can i get a set of bracelets?

 
XxAidenxX267 says:
 

i would love some of the braclets to support this!

 
tina_twinkledouche says:
 

How can I order a pack of bracelets?

 
ashleew308 says:
 

This is an amazing group!! I really would like to support this. How do you receive the bracelets?
Thank you

 
fallenangel2010 says:
 

i really wanna support this how do i get the braclets??
thanks
-sarah

 
kaitlynaloha says:
 

Thanks for your interest in helping this important issue! Do Something is no longer handing out the bracelets, but would definately check out DoSomething.org/Abuse for other related project ideas.

 
kannahelps says:
 

hey will they be restocking soon or never??

 
kaitlynaloha says:
 

As far as I know, the are not. There's a possibility that they will hold the campaign again in the future, but probably not for a while.

 
Werewolf.Cutie says:
 

I think this is amazing.

The bracelets were a great idea, not only because the kids found interest in them, but because they stood for something meaningful.

Great job getting involved, and keep up the good work.

 
brierr2009 says:
 

i love the idea.
i would love to set up a similair project at my school, but how do you get these bracelets?

 
kshack369 says:
 

i absolutely love the idea
i would love to support
how do you get the bracelets?

 
babydoll13 says:
 

I understand abuse because Ive sort of experienced it. My moms boyfriend choked her just because she was drunk.

peace, and love,
Kylie

 
babydoll13 says:
 

Are the bracelets ever restocking or are they done??????????????

peace, and love,
Kylie

 
babydoll13 says:
 

hey can i order five sets of those bracelets ? I'll pay for them and shipping and handling ?? if it is possible email me at hotchic557@hotmail.com. Thanks soooooooo much.

peace, and love,
Kylie

 
kaitlynaloha says:
 

Thanks for your interested. Unfortunately, Do Something is no longer distributing the bracelets. You could probably find and order similar bracelets from an online company. I do not know where Do Somethign aquired the bracelets, so maybe email a staff member to find out. I have received many inquiries about the bracelets, and I wish I could help you all.

Keep up the great work!!

Kaitlyn

 
punklover0986747 says:
 

can they send me braclettes.?

 
SkyDog says:
 

Wow Kaitlyn great job!!! Wish I could have got a head start on the bracelets but I was a little slow!

 
kaitlynaloha says:
 

Thanks Kory!!

 
ifonly says:
 

This is so cool. I have a do something club at my school. I would really love doing something like what you all did. How did you get all of the braclets?

 
bhalbreich1 says:
 

You really should apply for a Do Something Grant for this! Here's the link: http://www.dosomething.org/dating-abuse/grants.