Another program from Urban Resource Institute that opened my eyes was their Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP). Growing up as a white, gay male in a community that's not particularly accepting, I've been hurt in many ways, but never physically, so most of this was all new to me.

Objective:

Leverage digital and social media to drive awarenesses to domestic violence within the teen community; encourage those in need/those with a loved one in need to #SpeakWithoutFear.

Project Credits
Partner // Urban Resource Institute
Program // Relationship Abuse Prevention Program
Creative Collective // wave.xyz
Campaign #SpeakWithoutFear
Michael Leedy // Pre-production Coordinator • Production Lead • Music Editor
Jason Syptak // Lead Strategist • Photographer • Video Editor
Social // Instagram • Facebook • Twitter

Trigger Warning: Some of the content in this series of films depict graphic and hard to hear material.

Since abusive behavior often begins between 12 and 18, RAPP was developed to deliver an array of services to help teen students recognize & change unhealthy patterns of behavior before transitioning into adult relationships. #SpeakWithoutFear

Do you know what a toxic relationship is?

Working with Urban Resource Institutes Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) has helped nearly 40,000 high school students who are victims of abuse find their voice.

Know the signs of teen dating violence—#SpeakWithoutFear. Common signs of teen dating violence are:

• Going through your phone

• Isolating you from your friends and family

• Jealousy or possessiveness

• Slapping or hitting you

Teen dating violence is more common than people think: 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults.

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