Mike DomitrzPresident, Author, and Speaker on Respect, The Center for Respect, Inc. · Author & Speaker on Respect for Schools, Corporations, & the Military since 1990 (has reached

Being there for ones you care about. #centerforrespect #mikedomitrz #safespace #help #survivors

24 Oct 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief presentation, the speaker urges listeners to personally contact three people they care about—by voice, not text—and tell each that they will always be there if anyone ever sexually touches them without consent. The speaker emphasizes the power of these words, noting that such direct, supportive statements have prompted students to come forward and disclose experiences for the first time, thereby creating a safe space for survivors within school environments.

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I want you right now in your mind to think of 3 people you care about. This could be best friends, could be teammates, could be partners, could be family, it could be parents, could be older, younger siblings. And I'm gonna ask you this for 3 people today in person or FaceTime or a call. Should not be a text. They need to hear your voice, right? Ideally see you if possible. And simply do this. Hey, Wade, this is Seth Lee. At school today, I want to tell you something I never told you. If anybody ever has or ever does sexually touch you against your will or without your consent, I am always gonna be here for you. Always. How powerful are these words? We've had students leave the room and within minutes have friends in the school come forward for the first time ever because you created the safe space for them to do that.