Respect Rx

Hey all! I'm Courtney Macavinta, co-author of the best-selling book for teen girls RESPECT and founder of Respect Rx, which is devoted to empowering girls, women and their advocates to boost self-respect, sisterhood and social change is their lives—and our world.

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Revolution from Within by Gloria Steinem
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RESPECT: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect & Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed
By Courtney Macavinta & Andrea Vander Pluym
Free Spirit Publishing
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"RESPECT for all" Gear
We all deserve RESPECT! Now you (and your tot) can wear it on your sleeve. Made of super-soft 100% combed cotton. Check out the ringer, baseball and capped-sleeve Ts, in black, pink and red! Sizes and styles for the whole family.
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RESPECT T-shirts
Wear Respect on your sleeve! 100% cotton, sizes S-XL. $18.95
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RESPECT Buttons
Show your power with four colorful buttons based on the book: "Be Real!" "Speak Up, Stand Out" "Confidence" and "Respect" $2.95
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uniquely ME! Leadership Institute (Girl Scouts USA)
Connecticut School Association Self-Esteem Week - Sponsored by the Dove Self-Esteem Fund
CosmoGIRL! Goddess Challenge - New York and Los Angeles
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