| Posted 2/5/2010 at 12:22 PM by PeaceJam Bot | |
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 LOVE IS RESPECT
Project Created: Friday, February 05, 2010
Project Leader: Ashlee C
Location: Pueblo, United States of America
Project Goal: Risley's Student Government/PeaceJam Team will be hosting a Valentine's Dance on Friday, Feb. 12, as a fun ending to their "LOVE IS RESPECT" campaign. February is the National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (www.loveisrespect.org), and Risley students will participate in this campaign by creating awareness posters that state teen dating violence statistics, informative quotes, and resources for those seeking help. At the dance, the students will have several fundraisers and a portion of the proceeds will go towards Haiti relief efforts.
Project Cause: Violence (verbal, physical, and emotional) in teen dating relationships! According to www.loveisrespect.org, " One in five teens who have been in a serious relationship report being hit, slapped, or pushed by a partner."
Project Plan: An awareness campaign and school Valentine's Day dance that focuses on the theme "LOVE IS RESPECT." At the dance Student Government will raise money by taking couple/friend pictures and by selling tickets for a "Mystery Raffle." The funds raised will be used for Student Government's/PeaceJam's future projects, including a donation to Haiti relief efforts.
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| Posted 2/17/2010 at 1:19 PM by Ellinda M (ellinda) | |
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 How did it go Ashlee?? |
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| Posted 2/17/2010 at 3:28 PM by Theresa K (theresak) | |
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 I love how you made Valentine's Day an opportunity to educate on dating violence issues. People are so caught up in the fun romantic atmosphere and it is a good day to talk with students about what it takes to really have a healthy relationship. And also combine an effort to raise money for Haiti. |
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| Posted 2/18/2010 at 2:34 PM by Jen C (jennabellec) | |
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 Ashlee, everytime I hear what you are doing I absolutely want to steal your ideas. I love it. |
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| Posted 3/3/2010 at 10:00 AM by Jes W (Jes) | |
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 Risley is rocking RMR PeaceJam! Great work, crew. We'd love an update on how it went and if it's going to be continued next year. |
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