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How School Staff can Help End Dating Violence
Prompted by school prevention programs or just urgent, spontaneous discomfort, students sometimes confide their stories of dating abuse to teachers and counselors. Although this can be a tricky scen...
Continue →- 12 Apr 2012
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Relationships 101: Emotional Health
Do you know the health of your relationship? In a healthy relationship, you: Communicate clearly and openly Enjoy time spent together Can TRUST each other Support each other Feel secure and comfortab...
Continue →- 23 Mar 2012
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The One Who Threatens…
The One Who Threatens Is Always Afraid by: Robert Simon Violence Prevention Specialist Start Strong Wichita, a project of Catholic Charities There is a French proverb which says, “He who thr...
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Connecting the Dots – Art Show Photos
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Identifying Teacher Bullies by: Darlene Koenig & Roslyn Hester Daniels
Identifying BULLIES among Teachers Researchers have identified two types of teacher bullies: The power-dominant bully intentionally belittles or humiliates their students. This can take the form of ...
Continue →- 13 Mar 2012
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The Misuse of Power by: Rob Simon
The Misuse of Power “Never before have I been so relaxed and at peace with myself while spending hundreds of hours sitting at a table. Whether the piece of art is created over several weeks, month...
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Huffington Post Article – “Am I ugly?”
‘Am I Ugly?’ Videos: Young Teens Ask YouTube Users Whether They’re Pretty Or Not There’s a growing trend of teens and tweens posting videos on YouTube that ask “Am I pre...
Continue →- 07 Mar 2012
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Wichita Teen featured in Article about Dating Violence
Black youth most affected by teen dating violence By Dr. Tyeese Gaines 1:06 PM on 02/29/2012 Rihanna and Chris Brown in the audience during the 2008 MTV Movie Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre on June...
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Teen Dating Violence Often Occurs Alongside Other Abuse
February 13, 2012 Teen Dating Violence Often Occurs Alongside Other Abuse Psychologist raises awareness of high-risk teens Reporters/editors/producers note: The following feature was produced by the ...
Continue →- 28 Feb 2012
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Connecting the Dots – A HUGE SUCCESS!!!
Hello All: The Connect the Dots art Show was fabulous. We had several hundred guests, over 223 pieces of art plus performing art. Our guest artist, Jordan Tarrant, created a wonderful image...
Continue →- 27 Feb 2012
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“That’s So Gay” and other Offensive Phrases
“That’s So Gay” When you say “that’s so gay”, do you realize what you’re saying? The other day I over heard a little boy, that appeared to be about 4 or 5 years old, begging his ...
Continue →- 22 Feb 2012
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Rachelle’s Corner – Listen & Learn
Rachelle’s Corner 2/8/12 Listen and Learn The other day I had an amazing experience! I got to meet, and talk with the amazingly talented, beautiful and savvy Allison Basinger, who is none other...
Continue →- 10 Feb 2012
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What does being an UPSTANDER mean?
What is an UPSTANDER? Well, up is an action word. It implies that you do something; get up, stand up, go up, etc. Stander? Is that even a word? Encarta Dictionary defines stand as; to be in an...
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President Obama Proclaims February as Teen Dating Violence Prevention & Awareness Month
NATIONAL TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In America, an alarming number of young people experience...
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UPstander Month
“Bullying is for losers.” That’s what a very emotion Lady Gaga said to fans during a concert a few days after the death of her “little monster” Jamey Rodemeyer. The 14-year old New Yo...
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Rachelle’s Corner – UPstander Month!
Rachelle’s Corner Upstander Month Its that time of the year again! Busy, busy, busy gearing up for February which has officially been dubbed “Upstander Month”. Apparently “Teen...
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The Outrage
“The Outrage“: An Educational Journey Through Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault The name “The Outrage” is taken from the saying, “If you’re not outraged you’re not paying a...
Continue →- 30 Jan 2012
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Video on Connecting the Dots – featuring Wichita North Art Classes
I could not have been more impressed with the politeness, attentiveness, and respect permeating the Wichita North High School Art Classes. When I went to visit Mrs. Walker’s and Mr. Smith̵...
Continue →- 26 Jan 2012
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Spot “Real Girls” Before It’s Too Late!
Spot “Real Girls” Before It’s Too Late! Trust us. Real girls are out there … and they are WAY more valuable than the ones you might think you want. But make sure you know how to spot real ...
Continue →- 17 Jan 2012
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