New media and grassroots organizing to build healthy teen relationships in Rhode Island. We are funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Start Strong Initiative, the largest ever grants program to rally entire communities to promote entire relationships. For more information about programs and events contact Program Director, Kate Reilly @ kreilly@sojournerri.org o r 401-261-1928Tumblr (3.0; @startstrongri)http://startstrongri.org/<object id="prezi_a2c609cbdfdf8e551528085ef72ce15fcc61c1c9" name="prezi_a2c609cbdfdf8e551528085ef72ce15fcc61c1c9" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="290"><param name="movie" value="http://prezi.com/bin/preziloader.swf" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff" /><param name="flashvars" value="prezi_id=a2c609cbdfdf8e551528085ef72ce15fcc61c1c9&lock_to_path=0&color=ffffff&autoplay=no&autohide_ctrls=0" /><embed id="preziEmbed_a2c609cbdfdf8e551528085ef72ce15fcc61c1c9" name="preziEmbed_a2c609cbdfdf8e551528085ef72ce15fcc61c1c9" src="http://prezi.com/bin/preziloader.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="290" bgcolor="#ffffff" flashvars="prezi_id=a2c609cbdfdf8e551528085ef72ce15fcc61c1c9&lock_to_path=0&color=ffffff&autoplay=no&autohide_ctrls=0"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Check out this Healthy Teens storyline treatment made on Prezi.com!</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/910697900http://startstrongri.org/post/910697900Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:15:46 -0400healthy teensprezihealthy relationshipsStart Strong Rhode IslandSojourner Houseyoung voices<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/426303575/tumblr_kyricc9wVq1qasywp&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p>Go to <a href="http://www.refresheverything.com/gamechangers">www.refresheverything.com/gamechangers</a> and vote for THE GAMECHANGERS Every Day People!! Listen to “Every Day People” by Arrested Development</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/426303575http://startstrongri.org/post/426303575Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:45:00 -0500Game Changers ProjectPepsi Refresh EverythingYoung Voices<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyri9ozmuq1qasywpo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>DAY 3: GET OUT THE VOTE! Vote for the GameChangers Project EVERY DAY PEOPLE!!!</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/426301644http://startstrongri.org/post/426301644Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:44:11 -0500Game Changers ProjectPepsi Refresh EverythingEvery day peopleYoung VoicesSojourner HouseStart Strong<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyovt6YpLt1qasywpo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyovt6YpLt1qasywpo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyovt6YpLt1qasywpo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>GAMECHANGERS GET OUT THE VOTE: Day 2</p> <p>The Game Changers get out the vote buttons arrived today! If you vote every day, you can wear the button! Happy voting!!</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/423510779http://startstrongri.org/post/423510779Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:43:54 -0500Game Changers ProjectPepsi Refresh everythingstart strong rhode islandthats not cool<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyo9421mJN1qasywpo13_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyo9421mJN1qasywpo14_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyo9421mJN1qasywpo15_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyo9421mJN1qasywpo16_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyo9421mJN1qasywpo17_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyo9421mJN1qasywpo18_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyo9421mJN1qasywpo19_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyo9421mJN1qasywpo20_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyo9421mJN1qasywpo21_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyo9421mJN1qasywpo22_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><b>Game Changers Present Video Game Concept on Capitol Hill! </b></p> <p><b><span>On February 25th, the Game Changers traveled to DC to present the video game on Capitol Hill. Game Changers partner and Pawtucket Principal Sue Pfeil spoke to a room a over 60 Congressional staffers, press and NPO and government leaders. She urged them to support the use of new media and gaming to engage students in a discussion about healthy relationships! </span></b></p>http://startstrongri.org/post/422556104http://startstrongri.org/post/422556104Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:33:00 -0500Start strong rhode islandGame Changers Project<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyn4hgKYfR1qasywpo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyn4hgKYfR1qasywpo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyn4hgKYfR1qasywpo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyn4hgKYfR1qasywpo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyn4hgKYfR1qasywpo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyn4hgKYfR1qasywpo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyn4hgKYfR1qasywpo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyn4hgKYfR1qasywpo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Today Start Strong Rhode Island hit the streets of Providence to GET OUT THE VOTE about the Game Changers Project! To grab attention, we left our orange calling cards in some usual and some not so usual places!</p> <p>See if you can recognize these Providence Hot Spots!</p> <p>IN MARCH AND EVERY DAY GO TO <a href="http://www.refresheverything.com/gamechangers.">www.refresheverything.com/gamechangers.</a> Help kids take healthy relationships to the next level!!</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/421500195http://startstrongri.org/post/421500195Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:56:03 -0500Start Strong Rhode IslandPepsi Refresh EverythingSojourner HouseYoung VoicesOne Planet Education Network<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyds1adgJY1qasywpo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Amber and her father<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyds1adgJY1qasywpo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Rick breaks it down<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyds1adgJY1qasywpo7_500.jpg"/><br/> The dream team!<br/><br/> <p>Check out these professional photos from <i>National It’s Time to Talk Day </i>with US Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Start Strong Rhode Island leaders Amber Johnson and Rick Rodriguez joined their peers to speak out about dating violence and encourage these top-level White House Officials to take action to build healthy teen relationships.</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/410509255http://startstrongri.org/post/410509255Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:48:46 -0500It's Time to TalkStart Strong Rhode IslandRobert Wood Johnson FoundationBuilding Healthy Teen Relationships<a href="http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2009/Teens-and-Sexting.aspx">Pew Study says sexting is "relationship currency" among teens</a>: <p>A recently released study from the Pew Internet & American Life Project finds that 15% of teens have received  nude and/or sexually suggestive photos of peers over text messaging. The practice, known as “sexting”—the TIME-ranked top buzz word of 2009—is becoming a “relationship currency” for teens, many of whom think a suggestive picture could win them respect, security or love from a dating partner.</p> <p>Youth are concerned about this issue and are speaking out. Check out hkupwithrespect’s “Let’s talk about Sexting” video on hkupwithrespect.com to see what you have to say about sexting and what we can all do to keep it in check.</p> <p>For more information about sexting and digital abuse, check out MTV’s A Thin Line campaign for ways to keep your digital life safe and respectful. And stay tuned for CODE of CONDUCT, the first immersive digital game to help teens prevent digital abuse.</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/285341064http://startstrongri.org/post/285341064Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:47:47 -0500Startsextingcode of conductPewPew Internet &amp; American Life Projectdigital abuselet's talk about sextingare<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuhyi2ln9D1qasywpo1_500.png"/><br/> Kym, the last Active Witness<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuhyi2ln9D1qasywpo2_500.png"/><br/> Everyone's talking about the rumor<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuhyi2ln9D1qasywpo3_500.png"/><br/> Collecting rights and responsibilities<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuhyi2ln9D1qasywpo4_500.png"/><br/> Computer Room<br/><br/> <p>The Code of Conduct preliminary prototype is complete and ready for play testing. Check out some screen shots of the first immersive digital game to support the teaching and learning of healthy relationships.</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/279096941http://startstrongri.org/post/279096941Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:44:25 -0500Code of ConductQuest AtlantisOne Planet Education Network<a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/health-1/the-bad-news-about-rising-dome.html">Start Strong Rhode Island teens quoted in Washington Post Article about DOJ visit</a>: <p>Fantastic article by Valerie Strauss on the impact of dating violence and the importance of yesterday’s roundtable in the Washington Post. Start Strong youth leaders Amber Johnson and Rick Rodriguez are quoted!</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/269534518http://startstrongri.org/post/269534518Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:11:56 -0500<a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5882755n&tag=cbsnewsSectionContent.0">Start Strong @ DOJ featured in Katie Couric feature on Teen Dating Violence</a>: <p>Last night Katie Couric presented a very well-done feature on the rise of Teen Dating Violence in America with a focus on Rhode Island prevention efforts! The story features the Start Strong meeting with Eric Holder and Arne Duncan! Way to go Katie!</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/269342911http://startstrongri.org/post/269342911Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:52:36 -0500Start StrongStart Strong Rhode Island;Eric holderArne DuncanDepartment of JusticeIt's Time to TalkKatie Couricteen dating violenceTeen relationship Violence Escalating<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku4u1cLUOd1qasywpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Start Strong Bridgeport Youth</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/269075003http://startstrongri.org/post/269075003Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:39:12 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku4tzht14r1qasywpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>On their way to meet US Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan!</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/269074044http://startstrongri.org/post/269074044Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:38:04 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku4tqpGfYd1qasywpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Department of Justice</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/269069872http://startstrongri.org/post/269069872Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:32:48 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku4to3I78v1qasywpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Start Strong Bridgeport</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/269068571http://startstrongri.org/post/269068571Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:31:15 -0500<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku4thk6Cbt1qasywpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Rick Rodriguez</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/269065415http://startstrongri.org/post/269065415Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:27:19 -0500<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku4tc7AqBl1qasywpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Kate Reilly and Amber Johnson</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/269062901http://startstrongri.org/post/269062901Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:24:07 -0500<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku4tdlD8LB1qasywpo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Kate Reilly</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/269063470http://startstrongri.org/post/269063470Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:24:00 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku3t3yqC6v1qasywpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Well, so much for LIVE at the DOJ…we were prohibited from taking photos once we got into the conference room. And it turns out it’s not polite to text your twitter account when mid-conversation with top cabinet officials. But here is a great shot of all of the Start Strong participants with our new friends Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan.</p> <p>The roundtable was a huge success! Start Strong youth Amber Johnson and Rick Rodriguez testified to the Holder and Duncan about the need for a comprehensive approach to dating violence prevention in our schools and justice system. Holder and Duncan listened carefully, asked insightful questions and stated their unequivocal commitment to promoting healthy relationships through system wide reform.</p> <p>Way to go Start Strong Youth!</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/268345475http://startstrongri.org/post/268345475Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:21:34 -0500<p>Tomorrow at 9am, Start Strong Rhode Island will be in Washington DC for a round table discussion with Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan about teen dating violence! This event that will is part of the DOJ’s year long commemoration of the landmark Violence Against Women Act.  Fan Start Strong Rhode Island on facebook to receive live up-to-the minute updates and pix from the event!</p>http://startstrongri.org/post/266642985http://startstrongri.org/post/266642985Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:49:57 -0500Start Strong Rhode IslandStart StrongEric HolderArne Duncanteen dating violence