Damsel Docket, the monthly national publication of Damsel in Defense | Page 1 Pub.02.10.15 FEBRUARY By Mindy Lin & Bethany Hughes Co-Founders’ Corner We just love this time of the year, we’re all about finding our passion here at the home office. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the day to day and forget the reasons why we do what we do. We need to take the time out of our very busy schedules and sit back and truly reflect on our “why”, so we can fueled to push forward. We need this passion to drive us, to drive the mission. As we sit here at the home office, we thank God for each of you and the passion He’s instilled in each of you, we thank Him for his provision and guidance and for giving us the passion to press on and keep moving forward. We can’t say it enough, but we love you all and are very thankful for you. We hope you have a wonderful February and hope to see you at one of the upcoming Drop-ins. Damsel in Defense has selected Children of the Night as our Choice Charity of the Month for February. Children of the Night is a privately funded non-profit organization established in 1979 and dedicated to rescuing America’s children from the ravages of prostitution. Find out more information about Children of the Night and how you can help at http://www.childrenofthenight.org DAMSEL DOCKE T 2015 An official publication of Damsel in Defense February What is Dating Violence? Teen dating violence is defined as the physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence within a dating relationship, including stalking. It can occur in person or electronically and might occur between a current or former dating partner. Several different words are used to describe teen dating violence. Below are just a few. Dating violence is widespread with serious long-term and short-term effects. Many teens do not report it because they are afraid to tell friends and family. A 2011 CDC nationwide survey found that 23% of females and 14% of males who ever experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner, first experienced some form of partner violence between 11 and 17 years of age. A 2013 survey found approximately 10% of high school students reported physical victimization and 10% reported sexual victimization from a dating partner in the 12 months before they were surveyed. What are the consequences of dating violence? As teens develop emotionally, they are heavily influenced by experiences in their relationships. Healthy relationship behaviors can have a positive effect on a teen’s emotional development. Unhealthy, abusive, or violent relationships can have severe consequences and short- and long-term negative effects on a developing teen. Youth who experience dating violence are more likely to experience the following: • Symptoms of depression and anxiety • Engagement in unhealthy behaviors, such as tobacco and drug use, and alcohol • Involvement in antisocial behaviors • Thoughts about suicide Additionally, youth who are victims of dating violence in high school are at higher risk for victimization during college. Why does dating violence happen? Communicating with your partner, managing uncomfortable emotions like anger and jealousy, and treating others with respect are a few ways to keep relationships healthy and nonviolent. Teens receive messages about how to behave in relationships from peers, adults in their lives, and the media. All too often these examples suggest that violence in a relationship is normal, but violence is never acceptable. There are reasons why violence occurs. Violence is related to certain risk factors. Risks of having unhealthy relationships increase for teens who: • Believe that dating violence is acceptable • Are depressed, anxious, or have other symptoms of trauma • Display aggression towards peers or display other aggressive behaviors • Use drugs or illegal substances • Engage in early sexual activity and have multiple sexual partners • Have a friend involved in dating violence • Have conflicts with a partner • Witness or experience violence in the home Article Source: http://www.cdc.gov For more information about Teen Dating Violence or if you know someone that needs help please call 1-866-331-9474, text “loveis” to 22522 or visit loveisrespect.org. CHOICE CHARITY Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month • Relationship abuse • Intimate partner violence • Relationship violence • Dating abuse • Domestic abuse • Domestic violence
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Damsel Docket, the monthly national publication of Damsel in Defense | Page 1Pub.02.10.15
FEBRUARY
By Mindy Lin & Bethany HughesCo-Founders’ Corner
We just love this time of the year, we’re all about finding our passion here at the home office. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the day to day and forget the reasons why we do what we do. We need to take the time out of our very busy schedules and sit back and truly reflect on our “why”, so we can fueled to push forward. We need this passion to drive us, to drive the mission. As we sit here at the home office, we thank God for each of you and the passion He’s instilled in each of you, we thank Him for his provision and guidance and for giving us the passion to press on and keep moving forward. We can’t say it enough, but we love you all and are very thankful for you. We hope you have a wonderful February and hope to see you at one of the upcoming Drop-ins.
Damsel in Defense has selected Children of the Night as our Choice Charity of the Month for February. Children of the Night is a privately funded non-profit organization established in 1979 and dedicated to rescuing America’s children from the ravages of prostitution. Find out more information about Children of the Night and how you can help athttp://www.childrenofthenight.org
DAMSEL DOCKET2015An official publication of Damsel in Defense
February
What is Dating Violence?Teen dating violence is defined as the physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence within a dating relationship, including stalking. It can occur in person or electronically and might occur between a current or former dating partner. Several different words are used to describe teen dating violence. Below are just a few.
Dating violence is widespread with serious long-term and short-term effects. Many teens do not report it because they are afraid to tell friends and family. A 2011 CDC nationwide survey found that 23% of females and 14% of males who ever experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner, first experienced some form of partner violence between 11 and 17 years of age. A 2013 survey found approximately 10% of high school students reported physical victimization and 10% reported sexual victimization from a dating partner in the 12 months before they were surveyed.
What are the consequences of dating violence?As teens develop emotionally, they are heavily influenced by experiences in their relationships. Healthy relationship behaviors can have a positive effect on a teen’s emotional development. Unhealthy, abusive, or violent relationships can have severe consequences and short- and long-term negative effects on a developing teen. Youth who experience dating violence are more likely to experience the following:
• Symptoms of depression and anxiety• Engagement in unhealthy behaviors, such as tobacco and drug use, and alcohol• Involvement in antisocial behaviors• Thoughts about suicide
Additionally, youth who are victims of dating violence in high school are at higher risk for victimization during college.
Why does dating violence happen?Communicating with your partner, managing uncomfortable emotions like anger and jealousy, and treating others with respect are a few ways to keep relationships healthy and nonviolent. Teens receive messages about how to behave in relationships from peers, adults in their lives, and the media. All too often these examples suggest that violence in a relationship is normal, but violence is never acceptable. There are reasons why violence occurs. Violence is related to certain risk factors. Risks of having unhealthy relationships increase for teens who:
• Believe that dating violence is acceptable• Are depressed, anxious, or have other symptoms
of trauma• Display aggression towards peers or display
other aggressive behaviors• Use drugs or illegal substances• Engage in early sexual activity and have multiple
sexual partners• Have a friend involved in dating violence• Have conflicts with a partner• Witness or experience violence in the home
Article Source: http://www.cdc.gov
For more information about Teen Dating Violence or if you know someone that needs help please call 1-866-331-9474, text “loveis” to 22522 or visit loveisrespect.org.
CHOICE CHARITY
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
• Relationship abuse• Intimate partner violence
• Relationship violence • Dating abuse
• Domestic abuse• Domestic violence
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FEBRUARY 10A Walk Through Your New 2015 Spring & Summer Catalog with Director McKenzee Williams
FEBRUARY 17-APRIL 21Join Damsel in Defense CEO, Bob Hipple and other guest speakers for a 10 week accountability training program to achieve Director by Conference. Register in your VO today.
Congratulations to the Independent Damsel Pros that have registered for our Director By Conference Training Program. We are cheering on all of you on in your efforts to take your business to the next level by achieving Director. We look forward to celebrating the achievers at our 2015 National Conference in Las Vegas.
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The following Independent Damsel Pros have staked their claim and are pushing hard to earn our first ever Incentive Trip! Congrats to all of you for taking this leap of faith and pushing the boundaries of your business to a new limit. We are cheering you all on in your quest to Live It Up in Vegas with our Co-Founders before the 2015 National Conference.
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JOIN US IN FEBRUARY...in the Fight for FreedomThis February 27th, join us and other Freedom Fighters from around the world as we start the conversations that shine a light on slavery. Draw a RED X on your hand. Tell your world that slavery still exists and you won’t stand for it. Just use your influence any way you can to help us carry the message of freedom so even more people know. Let’s make this shine a light on slavery day even brighter than ever.
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Incase you havent noticed...we have added more items to Promo & Print since the Febrauy 1st launch. Go check them out at damselpromoprint.net!
We had so much fun rolling out all of the new February 1 tools and treats but there are still more coming! Here are a couple of the most recent that you will want to check out.
PROMO & PRINT
NEW TRAINING PORTALCheck out the Welcome to your Training Portal Video that will walk you through your new Training Portal and show you how to navigate it effectively.