Thursday, December 8, 2011

"IT'S TIME TO TALK DAY"...IT'S TODAY-- DON'T MISS IT

BLOG POST   IT’S TIME TO TALK DAY


Today I have the honor of offering my platform in service of a mission and ministry very close to my heart. My PR professional, whom I love with all my heart, represents the answer to a need many parents are unaware that they have…the need to forewarn their offspring and forearm themselves with knowledge that can be life-preserving for their younger generation especially their teens.  Even if you are not a parent, you must know someone who is and who’s daughter or son could benefit if their parents knew…it’s time to talk.

“ Dear Jan,


 In a recent article in the Huffington Posta middle school class was asked “What do you do when your partner cheats?” A 12-year old boy responded, “Get razor blades and lemons and teach her not to cheat again.”

Though shocking and disturbing, this violent mentality and approach to conflict in relationships is a reality for many children today. One in three will experience some of the most serious forms of dating violence and abuse, including sexual or physical abuse, or threats from a dating partner. And despite its pervasiveness, research shows that parents are talking about dating abuse far less than other risky behaviors like drugs and alcohol.

The time for parents to begin these critical conversations about healthy relationships with their pre-teens and teens is long overdue. It’s time to talk. 


And on December 8th, Liz Claiborne Inc. is encouraging parents everywhere to join in a national conversation about teen dating abuse, as part of their 8th Annual It’s Time To Talk Day.  In honor of the day,  advocates, policy makers and parents will be interviewed by leading  Talk Radio News Service hosts for “Talk Radio Row on Domestic Violence” at Liz Claiborne Inc. headquarters in New York City. We’d like to invite you to use your powerful voice to spread the word as well.

Starting conversations about dating abuse on  It’s Time To Talk Day with our families, friends and coworkers, is an easy step we can all take toward preventing violence. This issue affects us all, and the odds are favorable that even if you have never personally encountered dating abuse, someone you know – a sister, a teen, a friend, a colleague or neighbor – has.

We need your help to bring this urgent problem into the light and hope that you will join with us to combat dating violence by sharing the news about  It’s Time To Day on your blog, among our network and within your community. Below is a sample post you can feel free to use, that will encourage your readers to joinIt’s Time To Talk Day and help us combat domestic and teen dating violence.

Also, if you happen to be in the New York City area on December 8th, would like more information or to be even more involved in It’s Time To Talk Day, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thanks so much for your  time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Kate

It’s Time To Talk: Dating & Relationships
Did you know that 1 in 3 teens will experience some of the most serious forms of dating violence and abuse, including sexual or physical abuse, or threats from a dating partner? Despite this high number, research shows that many parents are still in the dark about this problem and more than half cannot recognize the warning signs of an abusive relationship. Parents are also talking to their children about dating abuse far less than other risky behaviors like drugs and alcohol.

The time for parents to begin these critical conversations about healthy relationships with their pre-teens and teens is long overdue. By talking  to your children about healthy relationships, parents can prevent their children from entering into unhealthy – and potentially abusive – relationships.

It’s time to talk.

And on December 8th, Liz Claiborne Inc. is encouraging parents everywhere to join in a national conversation about teen dating abuse, as part of their 8th Annual It’s Time To Talk Day. Starting conversations about dating abuse on  It’s Time To Talk Day with our families, friends and coworkers, is an easy step we can all take toward preventing violence. This issue affects us all, and the odds are favorable that even if you have never personally encountered dating abuse, someone you know – a sister, a teen, a friend, a colleague or neighbor – has.

There are many resources available to help get these conversations started, like the free Liz Claiborne Inc., Love Is Not Abuse iPhone App that brings the warning signs of digital dating abuse to life for parents with a realistic simulator. The Love Is Not Abuse website also has free handbooks and tips crafted by adolescent development and abuse prevention specialists, for how you can start talking to teens and adults about dating violence and healthy relationships.

This year on December 8th, start talking about healthy relationships and dating abuse with the people in your life (and on Twitter, #ITTTD) and help bring an end to dating violence.

 Kate Hunte"

Listen to her.

Thank you, Kate for bringing this to my attention. It is my honor to share it with my readers. I urge you dear readers to participate and to tell someone about today, "It's Time to Talk" Day. Don't miss it.


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