NFL Coach Sean Payton Pledges to End Relationship Violence With the Verizon Foundation
(firmenpresse) - NEW ORLEANS, LA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/11/11 -- New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton joins the Verizon Foundation, NFL Players Association and A CALL TO MEN in taking the (), a commitment to end teen relationship violence.
Studies have shown that one in three teens experiences relationship abuse and nearly half -- 47 percent -- report having done something that compromised their values to appease their partner.
Through the , teens commit to:
Treat people with dignity and respect
Not physically emotionally or verbally abuse anyone
Never blame someone for being abused
Speak out against violence
Coach Payton was the first NFL coach to take the , joining the ranks of NFL players including Chris Canty (New York Giants), D'Brickashaw Ferguson (New York Jets), Jeremy Zuttah (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Tra Thomas (Philadelphia Eagles) and David Caldwell (Indianapolis Colts).
The is just one component of the Training Camps for Life program, a series of NFL-star studded events that tackles topics like overcoming adversity, decisions and consequences, and healthy teen relationships. The events are funded through a $250,000 grant from the to A CALL TO MEN, an internationally recognized men's organization addressing domestic and sexual violence prevention.
At the core of this education program is the notion of healthy relationships. A CALL TO MEN will work with Training Camps for Life participants to challenge the attitudes and beliefs about what it means to be a man. Teens will examine popular culture through a lens of respect and equality, and dissect lyrics of current hip-hop tracks to understand the concept of male privilege. They will also learn to identify the nuances of abuse -- like flirting vs. harassment -- and understand when and how to seek help.
Following each Training Camp for Life event, A CALL TO MEN goes back to participating high schools to continue the training with an in-class curriculum designed to:
Help teens heal from past abuse
Raise expectations for equality and respect in relationships
Increase safety on school campuses
Promote youth leadership in violence prevention
Training Camps for Life are coming to Milwaukee, New Orleans, Boston and San Francisco in 2011, and will roll out across the country in 2012. Partnering with the NFL Players Association and A CALL TO MEN is part of the strategy to engage men and teens in helping end domestic violence.
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