Published by admin on 05 Dec 2008 at 09:49 am
Parents of Murdered Dating Violence Victim, Legislators, and Teachers Unite to Launch ‘MADE’ – Moms and Dads for Education to Stop Teen Dating Abuse
National coalition brings together all sectors in the fight for education to prevent teen dating violence in every state across the country
NEW YORK, Dec 02, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ — Today, advocates for teen dating violence education from across the country are coming together at Liz Claiborne Inc. to launch ‘MADE’ — Moms and Dads for Education to Stop Teen Dating Abuse. Ann and Chris Burke, educators and parents of Lindsay Ann Burke who was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend, are joining efforts with Liz Claiborne Inc. and Redbook magazine on this national coalition that will consist of parents, teachers and concerned citizens who are advocating for every high school and middle school in the country to teach a curriculum about preventing dating relationship violence and abuse.
NAAG President, Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch, National Foundation for Women Legislators President Robin Read, Redbook Editor-in-Chief Stacy Morrison and New York City students and teachers are joining the Burkes today at Liz Claiborne Inc. to support this new nationwide initiative. Together, they will urge parents across the country to take action by signing the online MADE petition and to work within their state to encourage legislation for teen dating violence education.
