REAL Solutions to TOUGH Conversations for discussing dating, intimacy, bystander intervention, and sexual assault.
Over the years, I have been honored to work with many dedicated, passionate, and caring professionals addressing sexual assault in our military. When presenting the "Can I Kiss You?" program on military installations around the world, I get to work with the Victim Advocates, the SARCs (Sexual Assault Response Coordinator), the Chaplains, the Command/Leadership of the installations, thousands of active duty members, and with those in charge of … (Continue Reading)
In communities throughout our country, its PROM SEASON. Prom is a DANCE - nothing more and nothing less. The more parents make a big deal out of Prom, the more pressure kids feel to have Prom live up to being something bigger than it is. If you choose to go to Prom, have FUN. Stick to the same high standards you would have for yourself at a dance on any other night of the year. To help parents and teenagers who are new to the world of … (Continue Reading)
Here at the DATE SAFE Project, teaching "Asking First" and respecting boundaries is one of our main missions. While the Peer Educators who recently taught an "Asking First" scene to middle school students in Red Hook, NY were not affiliated with nor licensed by The DATE SAFE Project, we want to fully discuss what has happened with this news story. Recently, several media outlets published a story referring to a "Forced Lesbian Kiss" in a … (Continue Reading)
In the past week, you may have heard about a news story out of Poughkeepsie, NY discussing how female middle school students were "forced" to ask each other for a "lesbian kiss" in a classroom presentation (please know the "lesbian kiss" is the exact quote being published in all the media sources). We have since been asked, "Was that the 'Asking First' scene from the DATE SAFE Project's 'Can I Kiss You?' presentation?" While we definitely support … (Continue Reading)
Can something as simple as a bracelet make a difference or even save a life? Last week, Jared Ensling answered that question with the following post on FaceBook. After reading Jared's post, please SHARE in the COMMENTS section below how you've helped someone by wearing the "Ask First. Respect the Answer" bracelet, or by telling someone about "Asking First" or by "Opening a Door" for a loved one or by "Stopping Jordan." Thank you, Jared, for … (Continue Reading)
One week ago today, we began the first ever 2-day training workshop to license 24 people from around the country to present the "Can I Kiss You?" Program in their local middle schools and high schools. Each attendee brought his or her own story and passion for why they wanted to become licensed to present "Can I Kiss You?" for 6th - 12th graders. By sharing their personal journeys, the attendees provided each other and us great inspiration to … (Continue Reading)
At what age should parents begin talking to their children about sex? Should you talk to your sons differently than your daughters? Discover these answers and many more in this "Parenting with Playdate Planet" radio interview where Meryl Neiman interviews Mike Domitrz. LISTEN NOW (click here). … (Continue Reading)
Today's conviction of two high school students in the Steubenville, Ohio rape case is the right decision. When a person is intoxicated, he/she cannot give consent. To read more, click here. … (Continue Reading)
Imagine being a parent and watching your child be referred to as a sexual object in front of one billion people. How would you feel? What would you want to do? As a parent of 4 teenagers, I feel for Quvenzhane Wallis, the Oscar nominee, and her family. To avoid further hurting Quvenzhane, we will not print the inappropriate and cruel reference made during the Oscars by the host, Seth McFarlane (one of many by McFarlane). Wouldn't it have been … (Continue Reading)
Dr. Annie Abram had our Founder, Mike Domitrz, on her show to discuss HOW TO talk with your sons and daughters about dating, dating violence, and respect (February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month). Listen to this insightful interview giving you specific strategy and approaches for helping your preteens and teenagers to make the best choices possible. Have you ever had a conversation "go bad" when trying to help your teenager? After … (Continue Reading)
