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Start Strong: Building Healthy Teen Relationships
Lisa Sohn Futures Without Violence
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What We Know
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Teens experiencing teen dating violence are more likely to
suffer long-term negative behavioral and health consequences,
including suicide attempts, depression, cigarette smoking and
marijuana use.
1 in 3 teens said his/her partner had text messaged them up to
30 times/hour to check on what they were doing, where, and who
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What We Know
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One in four teens in a relationship say they have been called
names, harassed or put down by their partner through cell phones
and texting. One in five teen girls and one in ten younger teen
girls (13 to 16) have electronically sent or posted nude or
semi-nude photos or videos of themselves. Even more teen girls, 37
percent, have sent or posted sexually suggestive text, email or IM
(instant messages).
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Start Strong: Building Healthy Teen Relationships
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Four years: Nov 2008 Nov 2012 $18 million investment in 11
communities Focus on 11-14 year old youth Four core components:
Educate and engage youth in & out of school Educate and
engage influencers Change policy and environmental factors Social
marketing and social norms change
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Boston, MA
Providence, RI
Bronx, NY
Bridgeport, CT
Indianapolis, IN
Atlanta, GA
Wichita, KS
Boise, ID
Los Angeles, CA
Oakland, CA
The Communities of Start Strong
Austin, TX
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
Indiana University Health
Boston Public Health Commission
RYASAP
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital
Jane Fonda Center, Emory University
Catholic Charities
SafePlace
Peace Over Violence
Family Violence Law Center
Sojourner House
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The Task for Start Strong Communities
Operate online, but offline as well
- Incorporate tweens everyday reality
Engage and educate parents
Train and partner with youth as leaders
Create social norm change
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AVERAGE AGE OF A START STRONG PROJECT LEADER: 40
AGE OF START STRONG TARGET POPULATION: 11-14
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Generational Differences
Then Now
Go on a date
Dating was private
Sex was sex
Teens at 13
Older siblings influence
Dating by network
Nothing is private
Hooking up, friends with benefits
Teens at 10
Medias influence
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Digital Generation Gap
Internet since birth and cell phones from age 11 59% of 12-14
year olds have a cell phone 70% use social networking sites 68% use
instant messaging Online persona is a continuation of their offline
self Hesitant to express concern b/c of threat of losing
phone/computer privileges Parents unfamiliar and thus uncomfortable
with technology, and unequipped
with knowledge of how to handle todays youth dating
scenarios
Source: Pew Internet Research, 2009
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KIDS CREATE THE CONTENT
(With some help from adults)
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and vote on whether other stories describe healthy or
unhealthy relationships here
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and vote on whether other stories describe healthy or
unhealthy relationships here
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PSA Contests
Middle and High School Submissions
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http://realrobothigh.com
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In addition to online access, what do young teens use their
mobile devices for?
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Sound Relationships Nutrition Label
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DIGITAL COURAGE
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Influencers: Parents
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How do we help parents start the conversation?
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As much as things change
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Writing & Student Council Contest
700 Junior/Middle
School Submissions
950 High School Submissions
300 + Power of
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Start Strong National Program Office: Futures Without
Violence
Lisa Sohn: 415.678.5500
[email protected]
www.startstrongteens.org
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