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Often educators, parents and activists share with me that one of their daily struggles is finding a way to connect with teenagers and others not involved in this work, especially with the important issues of consent, bystander intervention, sexual assault, and support survivors.  Learn a simple technique in this episode of DSP TV. You might be surprised what you find on “Nancy Grace” and/or “Dear Abby.”

REMEMBER to share your thoughts and comments below!


REMEMBER to share your thoughts and comments below!

Written by Mike Domitrz on January 28, 2011

Film, TV, & Music Reviews with a Twist

Every week, new films and songs are released around the globe.  Throughout the year, TV shows are launched.  24 hours, 7 days a week, you can turn to “Breaking News” on one of the many “news dedicated” cable channels.  With all of these mediums constantly changing, how can you stay up-to-date or know how to hold appropriate conversations with students and/or people in your community about the shows everyone is talking about?  Good news!  Now, you have a source to turn to for fun, thought-provoking, and helpful reviews.

Here, you will find reviews from parents, educators, experts, and teenagers (giving their perspective).  Each review will provide you with an unique perspective relating to how the media and/or entertainment outlet’s production effects society’s views of dating, sex, intimacy, relationships, violence, consent, and sexual assault.  Having these analytic reviews will provide you with great tools to engage the younger and older generations around you with a different outlook the next time they watch and/or listen to the medium you are reading about.

You know how often people of all ages “roll their eyes” when you try to challenge everyday views on a subject.  The reviews provided by DSP Critics (Date Safe Project Critics) will give you more useful and progmatic material to share with others.

Be a Reviewer.  You can be given full credit for your reviews here at The Date Safe Project, Inc. or your reviews can be kept anonymous.  You choose.  Either way, you can create your own following as a DSP Critic.  To send us a review of ANY medium, click on “Leave a Comment” on this page OR send an e-mail to Review@DateSafeProject.org.

Written by The Date Safe Project Inc on August 24, 2009

Your Expert: Mike Domitrz

Do you need a hard-hitting and interactive expert for a breaking or upcoming news story? Do you need an engaging personality who will provide thought-provoking insight? Do you need quotes and facts that will help you put together a dynamite article for your publication?  Are you looking for a realistic solution to a tough societal problem?

With Mike Domitrz (the Executive Director of The Date Safe Project Inc), you get a leading authority and expert on healthy dating, consent, bystander intervention, and sexual assault concerning teenagers, young adults, and the military. You get an author and award-winning speaker who has hundreds of stories, real-life examples, and powerful knowledge to share with you and your audience. Domitrz loves customizing each interview to meet your goals and to fulfill your needs.

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You were a great guest and I would love to have back on the show!
~Gloria Deloney, Producer of “Dana Sturgeon Show”

Television, Radio, and Print sources are turning to The Date Safe Project, Inc. and Mike Domitrz as their #1 healthy dating and sexual assault Guest/Expert for special segments, articles, shows, compelling quotes and much, much more. From coast to coast and even. We had a lot of fun as well! You’re our first repeat interview. We really look forward to talking with you again.
~Jeff Batts and the Oddsquad, WQRL 106.3 FM, Southern IL

Thanks so much for joining us on the “Pat Gray Show” this morning. You input was greatly appreciated and made for a compelling talk segment. We will definitely keep your numbers on file.
~Peggy Tuck, “Pat Gray Morning Show,” KPRC 950 AM, Houston, TX

Thank YOU for a fun interview… I wish we had more time! Thanks so much for sending out a book to a listener…and autographed…even better!  You were a wonderful guest!  Thanks so much!
~Mary Jones, “Mary Jones Show,” WDRC AM on 4 stations in CT

Your advice and comments were very insightful. I appreciate you taking the time out to talk with us that evening. I will be sure to continue to tell people about your book.  I wish you lots of luck and if I ever need advice, I will contact you.
Take care.
~Janie Terrazas, Host of “Off the Roof,” MUN2′s elevision Shows

A frank and entertaining interview on a subject that may seem beaten to death, but Mike has a different approach.  Sex, dating and not being afraid to talk to your partner were covered and I think he’s gonna sell some books down here…
~Robert Hallmark, News Director, News Talk KCRS 550, Odessa, TX

You did a great job! It was a pleasure to have you on the show and I will have you back again!  You made some excellent points and I enjoyed our interview.  Thanks again!
~Dr. Linda Olson, “America’s Love Doctor,” nationally syndicated talk show

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Written by Mike Domitrz on August 19, 2009

Jamie Lynn Spears, Pregnancy, Statutory Rape, and the How Schools Need to Talk with Students

Jamie Lynn Spears’ official announcement she is pregnant is bringing up conversations about the legal age of consent for sexual activity.  From the Genarlow Wilson case in Georgia earlier this year to now the pregnancy of 16 year old Jamie Lynn Spears (the star of Nickelodeon’s "Zoey 101" and sister of Britney Spears), our country needs to take a sincere look at consent and society’s current approach to sexual education in our schools and in our homes.  From educators to parents, direct conversations are needed with all students. 

The entire concept of "consent" is constantly misunderstood.  In reporting of pregnancies involving minors, the media often says "consensual sex among minors."  When a state has laws stating a minor cannot give consent with a partner of a specific age, the media needs to use the following wording instead, "mutually agreed upon sex." The failure to use the correct wording leads to students and overall society responding with, "How can consensual sex be rape?"  Consent is a LEGAL term.

Here is where the problem begins.  How many teenagers and young adults actually have MUTUALLY AGREED UPON sexual activity?  For the sexual activity to be "Mutually Agreed Upon," it would demand two people agreeing together – A CONVERSATION (No, not a contract.  Two people talking with each other).  However, we know most students do not openly discuss their sexual activity with their partner until they are already at the point of being uncomfortable OR until after the act has already been done OR or not at all.

While speaking in middle schools, high schools, and colleges, students continually tell me that if they TALKED FIRST, it would slow down the speed at which the sexual activity is taking place AND often stop it from happening at all.  By talking first, they would frequently find the conversation uncomfortable which would be a telling sign one of the two people (if not both) is not mature enough and/or comfortable enough in the sexual situation that is about to occur!  Teaching consent the correct way better protects today’s students.

Start this discussion in your classroom and then report the results in the "Comments" section of this post.

Written by Mike Domitrz on December 20, 2007

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