Confidence Coalition Addresses Dating Abuse
When a woman finds herself in an abusive relationship, she may lack the self-confidence to get out. Dating abuse and domestic abuse can have a direct impact on a woman’s level of confidence and self-worth.
“What if no one else likes me?”
“Maybe I deserve it.”
“This will be the last time.”
“He really loves me.”
In response to recent reports of dating abuse on college campuses, the Confidence Coalition founder Kappa Delta Sorority joined forces with coalition partners, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and loveisrespect, the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, to launch an awareness campaign called, “Friends Say the Tough Stuff…So Say It.” The campaign encourages friends to offer support, advice and intervention when they believe a friend is in an unhealthy relationship.
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- One in 3 teens report knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, slapped, choked or physically hurt by his/her partner.
- On the average, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends every day.
- 92% of women say that reducing domestic violence and sexual assault should be at the top of any formal efforts taken on behalf of women today.
Women friends play important roles in each others’ lives. They offer the support to make difficult decisions and give each other the confidence to stand up for themselves.
Reach out to friends in need and help spread the word about the “So Say It” campaign in your community. Many resources are available for FREE download on the new Confidence Coalition website, including ads, posters, table tents and more.