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Protect Children from Sex Trafficking & Abuse

Today, we hosted a LIVE ONLINE INTERVIEW with Lori Regnier and Pastor Mike from the Starbright Foundation Inc of Arizona. They did a fantastic job sharing how to protect children from Sex Trafficking and Abusive Relationships.

BUMMER: Unfortunately, the recording had an error and so we do not have the recording available. We greatly apologize.

Who: Starbright Foundation Inc Founders, Lori & Pastor Mike (http://www.starbrightfoundation.org).

Details: The Starbright Foundation shares how to protect children and young adults from Sex Trafficking and Abusive Relationships. Topics included in the teleseminar were: Internet safety in social media for children and adults (dating, chat rooms, etc.); Signs of abuse from sexual abuse, clergy abuse, cultic abuse, etc. and steps to intervene in house or in community; Local fundraising or involvement as volunteers. Your host was Mike Domitrz from the The Date Safe Project.

Cost was FREE.

Written by Mike Domitrz on July 26, 2011

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Download or Listen to Interview with Amanda Graybill

Get the recording of the LIVE INTERVIEW with Amanda Graybill from the Little Black Dress Society. The entire program is free for everyone who registers below.

***You must sign-up below to have access to the recording. Then you can listen to the entire interview at any time you choose.

Who: Amanda Graybill, Founder of The Little Black Dress Society (www.lbdsociety.com) and author of the book: “The Little Black Dress.”

Details: Listen in as Amanda Graybill is interviewed by Mike Domitrz from the The Date Safe Project. Amanda’s book “The Little Black Dress” is an inspirational fiction about a young woman who runs away from home looking for love in all the wrong places. Amanda will share how more people can get involved in reducing abuse and how to help those in abusive relationships. She is committed to getting more women involved in her mission and will share why doing so is important (and how to do so).

Cost: FREE (Register Below)

Written by Mike Domitrz on July 11, 2011

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“Can I Kiss You?” and Mike Domitrz raise funds for 871 survivors!

The Date Safe Project, Inc and Mike Domitrz were just honored to receive notice from RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) that our auction of the “Can I Kiss You?” program (and Mike Domitrz providing 2 extra presentations) was so successful that 871 more sexual assault survivors will now be able to receive support from RAINN!!

A big THANKS goes out to all the bidders for helping a great cause. You receive a copy of Voices of Courage: Inspiration from Survivors of Sexual Assault for making a bid to this auction. Everyone at RAINN and here at The Date Safe Project, Inc is grateful for your generosity!

Written by The Date Safe Project Inc on October 5, 2009

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Northwest Missouri State Makes a Statement

Northwest Missouri State University just made a powerful statement. Over 750 incoming students wanted to do a serious video to spread online. Please help them move this video through FaceBook, YouTube, and Twitter – any means you can think of. Here is the video:

Written by Mike Domitrz on August 28, 2009

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Person of the WEEK

The Date Safe Project’s first PERSON of the WEEK is Cheri, a strong and courageous sexual assault survivor who inspired me to begin speaking out against sexual assault / rape and would go on to inspire the founding of The Date Safe Project, Inc. at http://www.DateSafeProject.org and now The Date Safe Foundation (the new non-profit organization being established). Cheri’s strength, determination, will, and love for her family are a few of the reasons she has been a special role model to all us here at The Date Safe Project, Inc..

As I travel the country speaking in schools, on college campuses, and on military bases, audience members are continually moved by Cheri’s story. Many individuals come up to me to share how amazing Cheri is and how much her story has helped them personally. In 2005, Cheri chose to share her journey in the book Voices of Courage: Inspiration from Survivors of Sexual Assault (at http://www.VoicesOfCourage.com). Her sharing has positively touched thousands of people around the world.

To many people, they refer to Cheri as their “Coach,” I am blessed to call her my sister. Cheri, I love you and thanks for all you have done and continue to do!

WHO IS YOUR “Person of the Week”? Share your nomination for a future “Person of the Week” by typing your recommendation in the “Leave a Reply” box below. Each week, a new group of individuals will be considered and one will be announced. Get your nomination in today!

P.S. To follow each week’s “Person of the Week” and our daily “Challenge of the Day,” subscribe to our YouTube page at http://www.YouTube.com/DateSafeProject.org and follow us on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/DateSafeProject

Written by Mike Domitrz on June 15, 2009

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Monday, June 15th Challenge of the Day

The Date Safe Project’s Challenge for the Day today is to tell us WHO is YOUR “Person of the Week” – find at least one person in your life who has positively influenced you on relationships, intimacy, equality, and in honoring sexual assault survivors. Then, thank the person. Look him or her right in the eye and let this special person know how much you appreciate him or her.

Next, tell us about the person and what they did to make a difference in the “Leave a Reply” box below:

Here is the video of today’s “Challenge of the Day”:

Written by Mike Domitrz on June 15, 2009

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Sexual Assault Awareness Signs Being Torn Down at Princeton

SpeakOut is a simple posting found in bathroom stalls all over Princeton’s campus. SpeakOut is thought provoking and raises awareness about sexual harassment and assault. Unfortunately, their signs are disappearing. Why? The people who make up the SpeakOut group believe it is a form a protest.

The SpeakOut group was formed because it was recognized that 1 in 12 college men have conducted themselves in such a way that they have met the legal definition of rape. Additionally, the group disagrees with current slang found on campus that degrades women and makes light of sexual assault.

Click here to read more.

SpeakOut would like to see the issues of campus sexual assault and date rape recognized. Instead their message is being torn down – literally. We encourage SpeakOut to stay determined – as many of us around the country support their efforts!!

Written by Mike Domitrz on February 13, 2008

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Students, Teachers, Parents, and Administrators Tackle Sexual Harrassment

Monday, February 4, 2008 marks the third annual “National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week’. Beginning Monday, students across the country will begin campaigns bringing to light this reality among our children. Sadly, this reality has been an unnoticed problem for a long time.

According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) a reported 9% of American teens reported they have been physically hurt by their boyfriend or girlfriend. Even more frightening is the way technology is being used to stalk, intimidate and abuse our children. Many teens are embarrassed to admit this is going on and it goes unreported.

As parents, educators, and law enforcement, it is our responsibility to teach our children that violence and dating is not ok, to identify what is acceptable behavior, and what to do if they do not like how they are being treated. We need to give them the tools to stay safe and date safe!

Here are some great links for more information: www.TheSafeSpace.org and www.BreakTheCycle.org

SHARE In the "Comments" section what students are doing in your area. If you have ideas for schools, parents, or law enforcement, share with us.

Written by Mike Domitrz on February 1, 2008

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Helping it RAINN for sexual assault survivors across the country.

If you are aware of R.A.I.N.N. (the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network), you know the wonderful work Scott Berkewitz and his entire staff does for survivors. When sexual assault survivors e-mail us asking for resources available to them outside of their local area, R.A.I.N.N. always does a great job of supporting those individuals.

How can you help? The next time you have a member or friend is having a birthday, send a donation in their name to R.A.I.N.N.. Your gift will be a great sign of you thinking of your friend. Plus, you get to make a positive difference.

Scott Berkewitz and I just got off the phone. He was telling me about their new 24/7 Campaign you can contribute to. Visit them at www.rainn.org and check it out.

Written by Mike Domitrz on January 22, 2008

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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr., His Legacy, & Respect

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.” On this day set aside to remember and honor the positive impact he had on our world, may we all work to mold a new consensus of respect of all people, males and females.

May we work to insure “respect” is ingrained in every aspect of our society – from a 4 year old born into financial poverty to the wealthiest and most powerful leaders in our world. For if respect was truly given and received by all and to all, we would have little need for the work many of us do.

Thank you, Martin Luther King Jr., for improving our world. While many of today’s society were never alive to meet you or hear your words in-person, your legacy lives forever!

Written by Mike Domitrz on January 21, 2008

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