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Attorneys General Resolution 50 KB
In June 2008 NAAG unanimously passed a resolution to support teen dating abuse education policies. You can share this resolution with your state's Attorney General or your local legislators, as well as you local middle and high schools to show your support.
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Love Is Not Abuse Coalition Brochure 334 KB
This brochure explains the Love Is Not Abuse coalition, and its goals and objectives. Download and print this brochure now to help spread the word about the Love Is Not Abuse coalition, and recruit members.
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Love Is Not Abuse CoalitionTeen Dating Abuse Statistics 255 KB
Conducted by TRU Research, these statistics from Liz Claiborne's 2007 and 2008 surveys specifically list stats on teens and tweens and their relationship abuse and violence. These statistics are important to use when you talk to your schools about introducing a curriculum.
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Letter to Government Officials 33 KB
Use this template form to contact your local legislators and let them know you support education policies in your state.
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Letter to Attorneys General
Support your state's Attorney General by sending in this downloadable form. Thank them for their commitment and get behind their efforts.
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Love Is Not Abuse Curriculum 2010
Download this free curriculum NOW to share with your local middle and high school teachers. It addresses major topics for healthy relationships among tweens and teens.
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Love is Respect Fact Sheet
Teens should know the signs of an abusive relationship. In 2007 Liz Claiborne commissioned a national teen helpline (link attached) and website run by the National Domestic Violence Hotline. To date, this 24-hour helpline has helped thousands of teens nationwide and provides numerous resources for teens seeking help, such as the Teen Dating Bill of Rights and a chat room.
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Lindsay Ann Burke Act Fact Sheet
Sponsored by Rhode Island Attorney General Lynch, click here to learn more about the family behind this act and how this legislation has paved the way for education on teen dating abuse.
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Lindsay Ann Burke Act
Read the full piece of legislation here, passed July 2007 in the state of Rhode Island. This is an example of legislation passed towards mandated curricula addressing teen dating abuse.
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