Pledge to end Teen Dating Violence (CORA)
1 in 4 teens report being abused by their dating partner. This is far too many. In addition, if one is in an abusive relationship as a teen, they are significantly more likely to end up in an abusive relationship as an adult.
You can make a difference. Take the Pledge to End Teen Dating Violence!
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Join CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) in getting the word out and empowering teens to make a change. Follow us on twitter throughout the month of Feburary at teens4peace and/or "like" our facebook page (teenrelationships.org) to learn more. www.teenrelationships.org www.corasupport.org
This pledge was written collabortively by staff at CORA and students from Aragon High School, Burlingame High School, and Mercy High School of San Mateo County.
I pledge to combat teen dating violence by promoting peace in all of my relationships.
I pledge to:
Always treat my partner with respect and dignity.
Co-create conditions that allow my partner and I to freely make decisions.
Honor and respect my partner’s choices concerning sex and affection.
Never hurt my partner with words, my body, objects, or technology.
Never be controlling or manipulative in my relationship.
Be honest and authentic in my communication with my partner.
Accept responsibility for my actions and account for my mistakes and misconduct.
I pledge to speak out against violence.
