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ARE YOU AWARE THAT:

• Four out of ten teenagers report they have been abused by a dating partner?

• 61% of sexual assaults are against youth under 18 years of age?

• Women earn 84 cents for every dollar that men earn?

• Students of color are 70% more likely to be suspended or expelled than their white peers?

• The typical high school student hears anti-gay slurs five times a day?

What are YOU doing about it?

Find out what you can do! >>

ASK A PEER EDUCATOR

Got a question for one of our peer eds? Fill out our online form to contact one of our peer eds >>

MENTORS WANTED

Think you have what it takes to mentor and present in middle and high school classrooms on the issues of dating abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual assault? Find out more >>

ASK A MENTOR:

Have a question for one of our adult mentors? Got something on your mind? Ask a mentor >>

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Are there any things I can do to stop sexual harassment in my school? Read the answer >>

SCHEDULE A PRESENTATION

Find out how you can get trained Peer Educators to give presentations in your BVSD middle or high school >>

PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

Learn some easy steps on how to support the teens and youth in your life >>

If you (or someone you know or care about) has experienced sexual harassment, dating abuse, sexual assault, witnessed domestic violence, or any other type of abuse and you are looking for support, please call us. Our crisis lines are open 24-hours per day every day of the week. You do not have to be in a crisis to call our lines.

Safehouse Progressive Alliance
for Nonviolence
(303) 444-2424
safehousealliance.org

MESA– Moving to End
Sexual Assault
(303) 443-7300
movingtoendsexualassault.org

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

Peers Building Justice is now accepting applications from middle and high school student and adult mentors for the 2006-2007 school year.

Think you have what it takes to be a voice in your school and community to fight against the forces of interpersonal violence and oppression?

Download an application here >>

HOW TO HELP A FRIEND WHO IS A VICTIM OF DATING ABUSE, SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR SEXUAL ASSAULT:

Identify:

Recognize and name behavior when it occurs. For example, "This is sexual harassment."
Stay calm when discussing the issue.
State that this behavior is not acceptable and could be against the law.

Listen:

Allow your friend to tell the story in her/his own time and way.
Acknowledge your friend's feelings without interrupting.
Credit your friend for the courage to come forward.

Support:

Educate yourself about the dynamics of gender violence and oppression and share the information with the victim/survivor if they would like this information.
Help her/him to recognize this violence, understand that it is wrong and it is not their fault; that no one deserves to be hurt no matter what.
Hold abusers/perpetrators accountable for his/her abusive behavior and actions.
Provide emotional support; help him/her clarify feelings and find appropriate ways to express them.
Offer to go with your friend to talk to a trusted adult or to seek professional help.
Give the victim/survivor local 24-hour information/hotline numbers to contact:
- Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence: (303) 444-2424 (for dating abuse/domestic violence issues and issues with oppression)
- Moving to End Sexual Assault: (303) 443-7300 (for sexual harassment, sexual assault issues)
Call the police if the victim/survivor is in immediate danger.

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