Each day we see and hear things that effect the way that we interact with the people around us.  We are literally bombarded by messages from our friends, our family, our schools and society at large.

Have you ever stopped to think about:

• What the ad for your favorite soda is really selling?

• How being called a tomboy or a wimp might have shaped what you thought it meant to be a man or a woman?

• How speaking up about an inappropriate joke may have made your friends think about what was really being said?

• How showing respect for yourself and the people around you creates an environment where everyone can be safe?

Take a few minutes to look into what it means to be a woman or man today. Learn how to respect yourself and others.  Check out how media influences us and learn how your everyday actions really can make a difference.

More to Come...

We are pleased to announce the launch of the "For Teens" section of the SAFEANDRESPECTFUL.ORG.  Check back often as we continue to develop this important tool for parents and teachers.