10 Ways You Can Stop Violence Against Women- Whitney Luckett [ 9/28/2006 - 15:26 ] #
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Break the Silence: Encourage discussion about interpersonal and sexual violence at home, at work and in schools.
- Start Prevention Early: Tell the kids in your life it's NEVER okay to hurt someone. Teach them about respect and show them how to deal with conflict.
- Support Your Local Shelter: Help TESSA raise the funds necessary to run s services by donating money, personal care items or used cell phones.
- Disappoint An Abuser: If you witness an incident of domestic violence or sexual violence, report it. Abusers count on individuals staying silent in order to continue their abuse.
- Change The Climate Of Tolerance: When family members, friends or co-workers make inappropriate remarks and jokes about women, challenge them.
- Men - Get In The Movement: It's important we all recognize this is not just a women's issue. Men should talk to other men about the importance of treating everyone with respect.
- Volunteer: Join TESSA's volunteer team and work one-on-one with survivors or help out with a special event.
- Familiarize Yourself With Community Resources: When someone close to you asks for help, you'll be able to share what you've learned and provide a variety of options.
- Stay Informed: Visit www.tessacs.org for more information about TESSA's work.
- Spread The Word: Pass these ideas onto others so they can learn about how to stop violence against women.
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