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    <title>Voice of America</title>
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    <published>2009-12-11T06:55:09Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-11T06:56:53Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Teen &amp; Parent leadership development. Learn how you can support the growth of future leaders now by applying RESPECT Rx in today’s challenging environment at work and at home....</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.modavox.com/voiceAmerica/vepisode.aspx?aid=41835">Teen & Parent leadership development</a>. <br />
Learn how you can support the growth of future leaders now by applying RESPECT Rx in today’s challenging environment at work and at home. </p>]]>
        
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    <title>Outcomes</title>
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    <published>2009-08-07T00:48:20Z</published>
    <updated>2009-08-07T00:48:44Z</updated>
    
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    <title>Morgan Wiley</title>
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    <published>2009-07-13T21:16:20Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-13T21:16:59Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Morgan Wiley is the International Program Director for Respect Rx. Morgan is passionate about creating social change through building respect, education and microfinance. At Respect Rx she focuses on expanding the Respect Rally program internationally and to colleges, schools and...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Morgan Wiley is the International Program Director for Respect Rx. Morgan is passionate about creating social change through building respect, education and microfinance. At Respect Rx she focuses on expanding the Respect Rally program internationally and to colleges, schools and youth organizations nationwide. </p>

<p>She is on the National Board of Girls For A Change. She has also worked with the microfinance organization Kiva in San Francisco, traveling to India to work with a new microloan venture, and serving as the events chair for the Silicon valley Microfinance Network. </p>

<p>She has visited 15+ countries and hopes to double that number in the next 5 years. Morgan holds a B.A. in Management Communications from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego.</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Portland Rally</title>
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    <published>2009-03-24T15:41:17Z</published>
    <updated>2009-03-31T20:08:17Z</updated>
    
    <summary>What is the Respect Rally? Watch the video: Respect Rally from Respect Rx on Vimeo. We&apos;re holding a special showcase Respect Rally in Portland! Teens and adults: You&apos;re invited to come experience the Rally and learn how you can be...</summary>
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        <name>Courtney Macavinta</name>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>What is the Respect Rally? Watch the video:</strong><br />
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<p>We're holding a special showcase <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/rally_option_1.html">Respect Rally</a> in Portland! Teens and adults: You're invited to come experience the Rally and learn how you can be trained to be a Respect Rally Leader later this year. </p>

<p><strong>Sunday April 19, 2009<br />
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.</strong><br />
Portland State University<br />
Smith Memorial Student Union<br />
Room 294<br />
(Parking is free)</p>

<p><strong>Registration Details</strong><br />
Register a "Respect Pod" of up to 10 adults and teens. You'll be working in your pod throughout the day as well as with the whole group. We are also testing out new activities for our co-ed/boys only Rally at this showcase! </p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.respectrx.com/mt-static/pdfs/RespectRally_Portland.pdf">Download the event invite.</a></strong></p>

<p>• $100 per Respect Pod - maximum 10 adults and teens per Pod.<br />
• The Respect Pod fee can be applied toward your full Leader Training later this year!<br />
• All minors *must* be accompanied by an adult and have a signed parental permission slip to attend.<br />
• Please make sure to list the names of each person in your Pod when registering.<br />
• Each participate will get a RESPECT goodie bag!</p>

<p>Capacity for the entire event is limited to 100 participants—so register today. Also, we understand in these times that you're using your resources wisely, so please <a href="mailto:jdavidson@respectrx.com">email us </a>ask us for what you need. "Asking for Help" is a Step to Respect, after all! </p>

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    <title>The Respect Basics</title>
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    <published>2009-01-20T05:21:20Z</published>
    <updated>2009-07-01T19:00:46Z</updated>
    
    <summary>What do these steps mean to you? Define them for yourself. Then explore the site for our perspective! TELL YOUR TRUTH KNOW YOU&apos;RE VALUABLE FOLLOW YOUR PASSIONS TRUST YOUR GUT SET BOUNDARIES - SPEAK UP! BE COMPASSIONATE - LISTEN GET...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What do these steps mean to you? Define them for yourself. Then explore the site for our perspective!</p>

<p>TELL YOUR TRUTH</p>

<p>KNOW YOU'RE VALUABLE</p>

<p>FOLLOW YOUR PASSIONS</p>

<p>TRUST YOUR GUT<br />
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SET BOUNDARIES - SPEAK UP!<br />
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BE COMPASSIONATE - LISTEN</p>

<p>GET HELP</p>

<p>SPREAD RESPECT </p>]]>
        
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    <title>Program Overview</title>
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    <published>2009-01-20T03:47:35Z</published>
    <updated>2009-01-20T03:49:30Z</updated>
    
    <summary>The Respect Rally program includes: • 2 phone coaching sessions prior to the event focused on co-designing the event to meet your organization’s needs, such as event planning logistics, sponsorship and marketing ideas (if needed), registration process planning, volunteer staffing...</summary>
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        <name>Courtney Macavinta</name>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The Respect Rally program includes:</strong><br />
• 2 phone coaching sessions prior to the event focused on co-designing the event to meet your organization’s needs, such as event planning logistics, sponsorship and marketing ideas (if needed), registration process planning, volunteer staffing plan and setting outcomes.</p>

<p>• Planning Guide with guidelines with tips and checklist for planning your Rally.</p>

<p>• Prior day site check and run-through meeting (1 hour).</p>

<p>• All-day facilitation of the Rally (8 hours total with set-up)</p>

<p>• Activity worksheet for participants</p>

<p>• Respect Rx gift for participants</p>

<p>• Post-program evaluation and goal-setting coaching for the organization regarding next steps.</p>

<p>• Membership to Respect Connect—our online social network for Rally participants and leaders.</p>

<p>• <em>Respect: Keep It Going! Kit</em>,  a curriculum guide that includes up to 24 additional sessions (from workshops to group discussions to materials for creating an after-school Respect Pods for girls).</p>

<p>><a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/rally_option_1.html">Back to Book a Respect Rally</a></p>]]>
        
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    <title>Customize Your Rally</title>
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    <published>2009-01-19T21:58:41Z</published>
    <updated>2009-01-20T04:04:16Z</updated>
    
    <summary>CUSTOMIZE to address your needs The Respect Rally addresses many of the challenging issues teens face. Rallies can be customized to specifically address your prevention or awareness-raising focus, such as: • Body Image • Bullying • Cultural Diversity • Communication...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong><font color=#cc0066>CUSTOMIZE to address your needs</font></strong><br />
The Respect Rally addresses many of the challenging issues teens face. Rallies can be customized to specifically address your prevention or awareness-raising focus, such as:<br />
<blockquote>• Body Image <br />
• Bullying <br />
• Cultural Diversity <br />
• Communication & Boundaries<br />
• Drug, Tobacco & Alcohol Prevention <br />
• Goal-Setting & Life Purpose<br />
• Health & Wellness <br />
• Healthy Relationships <br />
• Human Rights<br />
• Leadership <br />
• Media Literacy <br />
• Self-Esteem<br />
• Self-Respect <br />
• Social Change <br />
• Teen Pregnancy Prevention<br />
• Violence Prevention (Gang, Dating, Girl vs. Girl)</blockquote></p>

<p>> Back to <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/rally_option_1.html">Book a Respect Rally </a><br />
> Back to <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/respect_rally_leader_training.html">Respect Rally Leader Training</a></p>]]>
        
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    <title>Training Details</title>
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    <published>2009-01-19T21:50:52Z</published>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:22:05Z</updated>
    
    <summary>The Respect Rally Leader Training includes: • 2 days of live training: Participating in the entire Rally program yourself—our training is experiential. Learning how to lead activities. • Forming “Respect Pods” to support you in creating your own custom action...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The Respect Rally Leader Training includes:</strong><br />
• 2 days of live training: Participating in the entire Rally program yourself—our training is experiential. Learning how to lead activities. <br />
• Forming “Respect Pods” to support you in creating your own custom action plan  for implementation.<br />
• Respect Rally Kit, which includes everything you need to lead a Rally: Planning Guide, Leader Guide, Rally presentation materials,  PowerPoint slides, videos, handouts and evaluation forms.<br />
• Post-training Web tutorial videos of select activities.<br />
• 3 follow-up coaching calls with the Respect Rx team to answer questions or help you customize your program. (<em>e.g. creating a co-ed Rally</em>)<br />
• Access to all updated and new activities or handouts.<br />
• Membership to Respect Connect—our online social network for Rally participants and leaders.<br />
• <em>Respect: Keep It Going! Kit</em>,  a curriculum guide that includes up to 24 additional sessions (from workshops to group discussions to materials for creating an after-school Respect Pods for girls).</p>

<p>Typical 2-day training schedule:<br />
Day 1: 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (What: Experience the Rally!)<br />
Day 2: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (How: Learn to Lead a Rally)</p>

<p>• Each adult who registers receives 1 complementary training pass for a girl leader<br />
• <u>Please read our <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/thank_you_for_registering.html">cancellation policy.</u></a><br />
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    <title>Book a Respect Rally</title>
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    <published>2009-01-16T22:38:53Z</published>
    <updated>2009-10-01T08:10:55Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Are you a: • teen service provider • school staff member • student activities director • youth organization • parent • teen conference planner • prevention agency Who wants to: ...teach teens about self-respect? ...show teens how to create mutual...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong><font color=#FF9933>Are you a:<br />
• teen service provider<br />
• school staff member<br />
• student activities director<br />
• youth organization<br />
• parent<br />
• teen conference planner <br />
• prevention agency</p>

<p>Who wants to:</font></strong><br />
...teach teens about self-respect?<br />
...show teens how to create mutual respect in relationships?<br />
...break the cycle of and prevent alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse, eating disorders, bullying, pregnancy, STDs, high-school dropout or dating violence among teens?<br />
...foster self-respecting choices among teens?<br />
...develop teens as leaders who spread respect for all?<br />
...host an annual interactive teen conference that's coupled with a respect-building curriculum for your organization?</p>

<p>If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you're ready to attend a Respect Rally Leader Training based on our best-selling and award-winning book for girls, <em>RESPECT: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect & Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed</em>, which has been featured by CNN, National Public Radio, USA Today, Glamour, Teen Vogue and others. </p>

<p>Now the Rally is for<strong> guys</strong> too!</p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p><strong>What is the Respect Rally? Watch the video about our ground-breaking girl program:</strong><br />
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.respectrx.com/pdfs/RespectRally.pdf">DOWNLOAD the Respect Rally Information Kit</a> (PDF)</strong><br />
All the information you need about the Rally!</p>

<p><strong>What does the Respect Rally include?</strong><br />
The Respect Rally is a four-hour conference—followed by a 24-session curriculum <em>(The Respect Keep It Going! Kit)</em>—that empowers teens to boost self-respect and spread respect for all through <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/the_steps_to_respect.html">Respect Basics</a>. </p>

<p>The program fee includes:<br />
• 2 phone coaching sessions prior to the event focused on co-designing the event to meet your organization’s needs, such as event planning logistics, sponsorship and marketing ideas (if needed), registration process, volunteer staffing plan and setting outcomes.<br />
• Planning Guide with guidelines, tips and a checklist for planning your Rally.<br />
• All-day facilitation of the Rally (8 hours total with set-up)<br />
• Activity worksheet, a Respect Rx gift for participants and one copy of RESPECT for your site.<br />
• The <em>Respect: Keep It Going! Kit</em> includes up to 24 additional respect-building sessions (from workshops to group discussions to materials for creating an after-school Respect Pods for teens.)  <br />
• Free access to all updated and new Rally and Kit activities or handouts.<br />
• Membership to Respect Connect—our online social network for Rally Leaders and participants.<br />
• 1 post-program evaluation and goal-setting coaching call for the organization.</p>

<p><strong>What is the format?</strong><br />
Respect Rallies were designed as a full-day immersion experience. All participants gather in one space and work in Respect Pods throughout the Rally. Some adult volunteers are needed as Respect Role Models who help create a safe and supportive space for teens. A Rally can also be a component of a larger conference, leadership program or camp. In addition, the modules can be broken up and delivered workshop-style over the course of a few weeks.</p>

<p><strong>How old do teens need to be to participate?</strong><br />
The Rally was designed for teens in grades 9-12. However, you can customize the Rally to be a college event or as a 90-minute program for middle school students called Respect Connect. <br />
• <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/pdfs/RespectRally_1Sheet.pdf">Download the Respect Rally One Sheet</a> about our new co-ed program. (PDF)<br />
• <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/pdfs/RespectRally.pdf">Download the Respect Rally Information Kit about our girl program</a> (PDF)</p>

<p><strong>How many teens can participate?</strong><br />
Up to 500 depending on space and adult volunteers. Teens sit in circles (pods) for a large part of the event. A Respect Rally can also be a component of a larger conference, leadership program or camp. In addition, the modules can be broken up and delivered workshop-style over the course of a few weeks.</p>

<p><strong>What do teens learn?</strong><br />
Through storytelling, music, group activities, dialogue circles, self-reflection, community support and vision-building exercises, teens learn what respect truly means. They define respect and disrespectful behavior and how it affects them. They learn how to take action to create more respect in their lives. And when they leave a Rally, teens report that they know how to boost their self-respect, create mutual respect in relationships, make positive choices and take action to change their world so all people are respected. </p>

<blockquote>“I loved that the Respect Rally allowed our 600 students to bond in smaller groups and see that the issue of respect is universal. The language Respect Rx uses is so perfect—it's like the language of teenagers and allows them to express themselves and tap into their power to address issues of disrespect in their lives. The visualization during the Rally was absolutely amazing—to see total silence as they were doing reflection, the girls scribbling while writing their letters, their eagerness to share with the group. The student-run Respect Groups have also been something that girls really resonate with as far as taking control of their lives. The Kit is easy to integrate with girls leading the way.”
—Heidi Rolfson, Counseling Department Chairperson, Notre Dame High School in San Jose</blockquote>

<p><strong>Can we do a Rally for boys?</strong><br />
YES! In 2009, we launched our Rally program for boys and a co-ed version. We can also <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/customize_your_rally.html">customize the Rally</a> to meet your organization's scheduling or prevention or awareness-raising focus, such as body image, bullying, communication and boundaries, drug, tobacco & alcohol prevention, goal-setting or dating violence prevention.</p>

<p><strong>What changes for teens after the Rally?</strong><br />
After attending the Rally: </strong><br />
• 98% of teens understood the difference between respect and disrespect (up from 51% prior to attending the Rally).<br />
• 84% of teens understood how to respect themselves (up from 25%).<br />
• 72% pledged to follow their passions (up from 37%).<br />
• 90% respected each other as equals (up from 65%).<br />
• 82% felt equipped to make positive choices and act as role models (up from 42%).<br />
• <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/respect_rally_outcomes.html">Detailed outcomes: Read evaluation results from 500 girls here and girl advocate testimonials</a>. (Boy-specific survey results pending after June 2009 pilot).</p>

<p><strong>What does the program cost? </strong><br />
• Program Fee is based on a sliding scale so we can reach all teens. Our goal is have the Rally cost *no more* than $20 per teen.<br />
* Travel expenses negotiable based on distance from our San Francisco Bay Area office.<br />
• Fee reduced for organizations that complete <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/respect_rally_leader_training.html">Respect Rally Leader Training</a> or if we're able to schedule multiple bookings in your area.</p>

<p><strong><font color=#cc0066>TRAIN-THE-TRAINER</font></strong> <br />
<a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/respect_rally_leader_training.html">Learn about and register for a Respect Rally Leader Training.</a></p>]]>
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    <title>Training Upate Email List</title>
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    <published>2009-01-13T23:44:30Z</published>
    <updated>2009-01-20T04:04:31Z</updated>
    
    <summary> Sign up to receive information for 2009 Respect Rally Leader Trainings: E-mail address: Age: Organization: My City: I&apos;m interested in the: April 3-4: San Francisco Bay Area Training April 17-18: Portland Training April 24-45: Los Angeles Training Trainings announced...</summary>
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    <title>Thank you for registering!</title>
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    <published>2009-01-13T22:58:33Z</published>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:23:52Z</updated>
    
    <summary>We can&apos;t wait to partner with you to spread RESPECT! Some general notes: • Cancellation and refund policy: Please read below. • Dress comfortable: We do move around for some activities! • Bring a lunch: To keep the tuition cost...</summary>
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        <name>Courtney Macavinta</name>
        <uri>http://www.respectrx.com</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We can't wait to partner with you to spread RESPECT!</p>

<p>Some general notes: </p>

<p>• Cancellation and refund policy: Please read below.</p>

<p>• Dress comfortable: We do move around for some activities!</p>

<p>• Bring a lunch: To keep the tuition cost low, we ask that participants bring your own lunch based on your dietary needs. We'll also provide healthy snacks and water.</p>

<p>• Training and Rally materials: For those attending a training—as part of low-environmental impact policy, all materials are delivered digitally.</p>

<p>• Restrictions: The Respect Rally program and materials cannot be resold by those who are trained a Respect Rally Leaders. The training is intended for those who want to deliver the program at not-for-profit sites. If you are a for-profit, such as a summer camp, materials can be licensed for use at each of your sites. If you want to make sure the training right for you, please <a href="mailto:events@respectrx.com">email us</a>. </p>

<p><strong>CONTACT</strong><br />
If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact us at:<br />
(415) 315-9707 <br />
<a href="mailto:jen@respectrx.com">Email</a></p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p>CANCELLATION POLICY<br />
You have a right to cancel your enrollment and receive a refund by delivering a written notice to: Respect Rx, 1743 Park Ave #429 San Jose CA, 95126. You do not have the right to cancel by email, telephoning or or by not attending a course you are registered for. We don't allow cancellation by email due to the possibility that the email could be caught by a spam filter and therefore not received. Please call 408 295 4655 or email events@respectrx.com with any questions about this policy or to ensure that your cancellation letter was received. </p>

<p>RIGHT OF REFUSAL<br />
Respect Rx reserves the right to refuse a student participation in courses and/or programs.  In addition, upon the recommendation of both Respect Rx Training Leaders, Respect Rx reserves the right to remove from a classroom a student who is negatively impacting other students and/or the learning environment.</p>

<p>REFUND POLICIES<br />
General Information Regarding Pricing, Cancellations, Withdrawals, and Refunds: If you choose to cancel your enrollment in a course, and if it is 21 or more days prior to the start of the course, you will receive a full refund. Written notifications to cancel a course received must be postmarked 21 days prior to the course start date. If you cancel less than 21 days prior to the start of a course, you will receive a full refund minus a $50 non-refundable registration fee.</p>

<p>Transfer Fees: You may transfer from one training date to another one time without penalty, provided the request is made more than twenty-one (21) days before the training start date. Subsequent transfers are assessed a USD non-refundable $75.00 fee.</p>

<p>Notice of Cancellation/Withdrawal and Refunds: Written notice of cancellation shall take place on the date the letter of cancellation/withdrawal is postmarked.  Refunds will be made within 30 days following the receipt of written requests.</p>

<p>RESTRICTIONS<br />
The Respect Rally program and materials cannot be resold by those who are trained a Respect Rally Leaders. The training is intended for those who want to deliver the program at not-for-profit sites. If you are a for-profit, such as a summer camp, materials can be licensed for use at each of your sites. If you want to make sure the training right for you, please <a href="mailto:events@respectrx.com">email us.</a> </p>

<p>CONTACT INFORMATION<br />
Respect Rx LLC<br />
(415) 315-9707<br />
1743 Park Ave #429 <br />
San Jose CA, 95126</p>

<p>> Back to <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/rally_option_1.html">Book a Respect Rally </a><br />
> Back to <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/respect_rally_leader_training.html">Respect Rally Leader Training</a></p>]]>
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    <title>Respect Rally Leader Training</title>
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    <published>2009-01-09T21:21:34Z</published>
    <updated>2009-10-01T08:14:09Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Are you a: • teen service provider • school staff member • student activities director • youth organization • parent • teen conference planner • prevention agency Who wants to: ...teach teens about self-respect? ...show teens how to create mutual...</summary>
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        <name>Courtney Macavinta</name>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong><font color=#FF9933>Are you a:<br />
• teen service provider<br />
• school staff member<br />
• student activities director<br />
• youth organization<br />
• parent<br />
• teen conference planner <br />
• prevention agency</p>

<p>Who wants to:</font></strong><br />
...teach teens about self-respect?<br />
...show teens how to create mutual respect in relationships?<br />
...break the cycle of and prevent alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse, eating disorders, bullying, pregnancy, STDs, high-school dropout or dating violence among teens?<br />
...foster self-respecting choices among teens?<br />
...develop teens as leaders who spread respect for all?<br />
...host an annual interactive teen conference that's coupled with a respect-building curriculum for your organization?</p>

<p>If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you're ready to attend a Respect Rally Leader Training based on our best-selling and award-winning book for girls, <em>RESPECT: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect & Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed</em>, which has been featured by CNN, National Public Radio, USA Today, Glamour, Teen Vogue and others. </p>

<p>Now the Rally is for <strong>guys</strong> too!</p>]]>
        <![CDATA[<p><strong>What is the Respect Rally all about? Watch the video about our ground-breaking girl program:</strong><br />
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<p>• <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/rally_option_1.html">Learn more about the Respect Rally</a></p>

<p><strong>Who should attend the training?</strong> <br />
School staff, teachers, school counselors, school administrators, school districts, non-profit youth or girl organization leaders, after-school program developers, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or parents groups that plan student events, teen service providers, community-based organizations, educators who are seeking professional development or continuing education units (CEUs)*, juvenile detention officials or student leaders ages 16 and above who want to lead programs for younger students.<br />
• <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/respect_rally_outcomes.html">Detailed outcomes: Read evaluation results from 500 girls and advocate testimonials</a>.</p>

<p><strong>What will I gain at this training?</strong> <br />
At the <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/rally_option_1.html">Respect Rally</a> Leader training, you'll learn how to lead a Respect Rally, which is a four-hour event—followed by a 24-session curriculum (<em>The Respect Keep It Going! Kit</em>)—that empowers teens to boost self-respect and spread respect for all through <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/the_steps_to_respect.html">Respect Basics</a>.<br />
• <em>Day 1-What</em>: You'll go through the Rally experience for yourself!<br />
• <em>Day 2-How</em>: You learn how to be an authentic Rally leader who gains the trust of teens, how to lead activities and how to easily integrate the Rally program to gain the <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/customize_your_rally.html">outcomes</a> you want.<br />
• <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/training_details.html">Training materials and overview</a></p>

<p><em>Restrictions:</em> The Respect Rally program and materials cannot be resold by those who are trained a Respect Rally Leaders. The training is intended for those who want to deliver the program at not-for-profit sites. If you are a for-profit, such as a summer camp, materials can be licensed for use at each of your sites. If you want to make sure the training right for you, please <a href="mailto:events@respectrx.com">email us</a>. </p>

<blockquote>You can also <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/rally_option_1.html">book us</a> to lead a Respect Rally for you!</blockquote>

<p><strong>What do teens learn?</strong><br />
Through storytelling, music, group activities, dialogue circles, self-reflection, community support and vision-building exercises, girls learn what respect truly means. They define respect and disrespectful behavior and how it affects them. They learn how to take action to create more respect in their lives. And when they leave a Rally, girls report that they know how to boost their self-respect, create mutual respect in relationships, make positive choices and take action to change their world so all people are respected. You can also <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/customize_your_rally.html">easily customize the Rally</a> for your organization's prevention or awareness-raising focus, such as body image, bullying, communication and boundaries, drug, tobacco & alcohol prevention, goal-setting or dating violence prevention.  </p>

<p><strong>Who is the Respect Rally for ideally?</strong><br />
Originally it was for teen girls in grades 9-12. However, we now offer the Rally as a co-ed event, just for teen guys, a college event or as a 90-minute program for middle school students called Respect Connect. <br />
• <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/pdfs/RespectRally_1Sheet.pdf">Download the Respect Rally One Sheet</a> about our new co-ed program. (PDF)<br />
• <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/pdfs/RespectRally.pdf">Download the Respect Rally Information Kit about our girl program</a> (PDF)</p>

<p><strong>How many teens can participate?</strong><br />
Up to 500 depending on space. Teens sit in circles (Respect Pods) for a large part of the event. A Respect Rally can also be a component of a larger conference, leadership program or camp. In addition, the modules can be broken up and delivered workshop-style over the course of a few weeks.</p>

<p><strong>What does the training cost?</strong><br />
The <em>value</em> of the 2-day Respect Rally Leader Training is $450 per person and includes all of the materials you need to plan and lead a Respect Rally as well as a curriculum guide that includes 24 additional post-Rally sessions. However, we offer the training on a sliding scale. If we come to your site to conduct the training, we will charge a single, affordable fee for your entire staff to be trained. </p>

<p>Please email <a href="mailto:events@respectrx.com">events@respectrx.com</a> to learn more about organizing a training at your organization, our group rates and discounts for those who <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/rally/rally_option_1.html">book a Respect Rally</a> in addition to attending a training.</p>

<p><strong>How else can I register or organize a custom training?</strong><br />
• Please email <a href="mailto:events@respectrx.com">us</a> to bring a training to your organization. <br />
• <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/training_upate_email_list.html">Sign up</a> to receive 2009 Respect Rally Leader Training email updates for other cities.</p>

<p>*CEU credit dependent on your supporting organization or school district's approval.<br />
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    <title>San Diego Union-Tribune</title>
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    <published>2008-07-21T04:28:54Z</published>
    <updated>2008-07-21T07:49:09Z</updated>
    
    <summary>I recently traveled down to San Diego to co-lead the Jenna Druck Foundation&apos;s &quot;Pretty, Hot, and Popular&quot; workshop with the fabulous Jessica Weiner. Check out the coverage of the event in the San Diego Union-Tribune. (7/20/08)...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I recently traveled down to San Diego to co-lead the Jenna Druck Foundation's "Pretty, Hot, and Popular" workshop with the fabulous Jessica Weiner. <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/about/pdfs/SDUTrib.pdf">Check out the coverage</a> of the event in the San Diego Union-Tribune.<br />
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    <title>CosmoGIRL!</title>
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    <published>2008-07-17T19:56:41Z</published>
    <updated>2008-07-17T20:11:04Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Courtney was featured with Venus Goddess Challenge contest winner Katy Weidner in the August 2008 issue. Courtney and Katy met in Los Angeles where Katy&apos;s winning essay about bringing 35 girls together to support kids in need was celebrated!...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Courtney was featured with Venus Goddess Challenge contest winner <a href="http://www.respectrx.com/archives/special_events/contest_discover_your_inner_go.html">Katy Weidner</a> in the August 2008 issue. Courtney and Katy met in Los Angeles where Katy's winning essay about bringing 35 girls together to support kids in need was celebrated!</p>]]>
        
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    <title>Teen Vogue</title>
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    <published>2008-06-30T05:24:32Z</published>
    <updated>2008-06-30T05:37:42Z</updated>
    
    <summary>Have you ever had a &quot;girl crush.&quot; A girl you want to be like or look up to big-time? Check out Court&apos;s take on girl crushes—when they inspire vs. when they drag you down—in this month&apos;s issue of Teen Vogue....</summary>
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        <name>Courtney Macavinta</name>
        <uri>http://www.respectrx.com</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Have you ever had a "girl crush." A girl you want to be like or look up to big-time? Check out Court's take on girl crushes—when they inspire vs. when they drag you down—in this month's issue of Teen Vogue. The article is on page 150 and is by Melissa Walker. "If you find yourself copying another girl, being jealous of her, or letting her push you around, the relationship isn't healthy..."<br />
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