Over the past decade, more attention is being given to dangerous sexual behavior among our youth and to the crime of sexual assault – mainly due to cases and news stories concerning celebrities, middle schools, high schools, college campuses, and the military. Unfortunately, the public debates arising from such prominent cases often lead to even greater misunderstandings of what consent means; how to teach safer understandings of intimacy to teenagers and young adults; how sexual assault is defined; and how to honor survivors of sexual assault / rape.
To help clear-up the various misconceptions about healthy dating, intimacy, consent, sex, respect, sexual assault, and honoring survivors, Mike Domitrz (author of May I Kiss You? A Candid Look at Dating, Communication, Respect, Sexual Assault Awareness, editor of Voices of Courage Inspiration from Survivors of Sexual Assault and creator of the award-winning DVD HELP! My Teen is Dating! Real Solutions to Tough Conversations) teamed up with educators, professionals, counselors, parents, administrators, students, military professionals, and experts from around the world to found The Date Safe Project, Inc..
THE FOCUS
The Date Safe Project, Inc. provides parents, educators, educational institutions, students, military installations, community organizations, state agencies, faith-based institutions, and federal government resources, educational materials, and programming addressing consent, healthy intimacy, sexual education, sexual assault awareness, bystander intervention, and support for sexual assault survivors.
Additional responsibilities of the organization include:
- Creating original, educational programs and materials (posters, clothes, etc…).
- Providing links to needed resources.
- Teaching the importance of males and females working jointly to make an impact!
- Building chapters in schools, on campuses, and in communities. By doing so, students, educators, and community members can come together to raise awareness toward the crime of sexual assault and the understanding of consent.
- Responding quickly to national news stories; media programs; and societal trends concerning consent and sexual assault awareness. By providing leading experts, we give the media a new and thought-provoking voice. If you are with a media entity, you can learn more by clicking here.
- Publishing press releases and “Letters to the Editor” to expose inaccuracies / injustices and in highlighting positive cultural examples.
- and much, much more.
THE FUTURE
As you continue to visit our websites, you are invited to participate. Share your ideas and feedback with us at info@DateSafeProject.org. Join our mission to make a positive impact for males and females around the world.
