Respect begins at home
We're for families. We're for the baby, the middle kid, the mom, the dad, the sister, the brother. We're for different, but same. We're for unique individuals living and breathing under one roof. We're for understanding. We're for growing up. We're for hugs, not shoves. We're for life-long confidants. We're for finishing each others... Sentences. We're for treating each other with respect, even when we disagree. We're for healthy relationships because they, in fact, keep us healthy.
Parents say they are talking about Dating Violence, but Teens aren't getting the message.
Teens across the United States are experiencing high levels of abuse in their dating relationships, and not confiding in parents when abuse occurs. The new poll, conducted by Teenage Research Unlimited for the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) and Liz Claiborne Inc., finds that nearly one in three teens report threats of violence, or sexual or physical abuse. Nearly one in four report being victimized through technology, and nearly one in two who are in relationships report being controlled, threatened, and pressured to do things they did not want to do. Download Survey (PDF)
Tips for Parents
10 Quick tips on how to talk to your kids about healthy relationships. Download (PDF)
Talk to your Child about Healthy Relationships at Any Age
It's never too early to begin talking to your kids about the importance of respect in relationships. Learn how and what to talk to kids about to promote healthy relationships at all age levels. Download (PDF)
Dinner Table Talk
10 Dinner Table Topics that use everyday examples to talk about the importance of respect in relationships. Download (PDF)
RESPECT! Declaration for Families
Download (PDF) the RESPECT! Declaration. Read and Sign it with your Family.
Respect Wheel
Guide to a healthy relationship Download (PDF)
Are you modeling Respect at home?
Take the healthy relationships quiz. Download (PDF)
What type of relationship is your teen in?
A short quiz for your teen to consider whether or not they are in a healthy relationship. Download (PDF)
Know the Warning Signs
Are you concerned your child may be in an unhealthy relationship? If so, click here (PDF) for a list of warning signs.
