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Expect Respect works at the forefront of prevention and intervention to break the cycle of abuse in children’s lives and prevent violence from happening in the first place. The program supports youth who have already been exposed to violence and engages youth as leaders in creating safer schools and communities. We do this through:
• School based support groups and counseling
• Educational theatre programs
• Youth leadership programs
• Consultation and training
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Bear With It
Authentic story written by teens for expect respect, a program of safe.
Bear With It is a story about a teenage girl learning to value love and happiness over money and expectations of others.
written by A. Ramon, E. CRUZ, N. GARCIA, l. green, and M Brock
Meet The Characters:
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Ashley~
She is in 12th grade
She comes from a wealthy family she is in love with Jacob She doesn’t care about what others think
~ CHAD~
He is in 12th grade he comes from a wealthy family he was dating ashley he’s stuck up and kind of rude
~ Jacob~
he is in 12th grade
he isn’t rich like Ashley and CHAD
he is in love with Ashley
he is caring and nice
~ Mom(Sarah)~
She is Ashleys mom
She cares about her family’s wealth
She doesn’t listen and isn’t very understanding
I’m so happy to go to prom.
Ugh! Chad is never gonna put in the effort
Oh yeah, I’m happy too bae.
I know it’s not the right time, but honestly, I’d put in the effort for you.
Why haven’t you asked me out to prom!? It’s in three days!
I didn’t think I had to since we’re together.
How about we go out to get ice cream and go to the park to get your mind off prom?
Yeah, that sounds nice.
Chad would never do something like this. That’s why I’m here for you.
Ashley I have something to tell you? Yes? What is it?
FLASHBACK
I don’t care pick whatever you want.
….I like you!
Oou we should get new shrimp pasta .
Ashley's reflecting on whether she wants to pick Chad or Jacob
I’m going to prom with Jacob …. it’s over.
Your mom won’t approve of y’all being together!
I’ve given this some thought and… Jacob, I want to go to prom with you!
I’m tired of making her happy I want what’s best for me!
I’m happy you chose me!
Whatever, y’all aren’t going to look good together anyway.
Are you ready for prom with Chad? Actually, I’m going with Jacob.
NO!! I don’t accept that boy. He is not like us! What about my feelings and what I want?!
My mom doesn’t approve, but that doesn’t matter to me.
As long as I’m able to go with you I’m happy.
P R O M
The End
LOST IN THE SAUCE
A bad joke forces a Teenage couple to learn how to communicate. SUMMARY
written by A. Douglas, I. Brito-Mayen, M. Duque, A. Olagunju, and T. Williams
Meet the characters:
Name:
Quinton AKA Q
Dating: Da’Ritta
Hates: lil’ Sammy
Grade: 9th
Q is the male main character in this short story. He loves his girlfriend very much, but he later gets his feelings hurt and doesn’t communicate it very well.
Name: Da’Ritta
Dating: Q
Best friend: Jackie
Grade: 9th
Da’Ritta is the female main character in this short story. She hurts her boyfriends feelings later in this story but is totally oblivious to how he is feeling.
Name: Lil’Sammy
Hates: Q
Grade: 10th
Lil’ Sammy is a side character in this short story. He is a menace in the high school who doesn’t really think about anyone feelings before he acts out. He creates the main conflict in this story.
Name: Jackie
Da’Ritta’s Best-friend
Grade: 10th
Jackie is a side character in this short story who is very important to the female lead Da’ritta. She helps her best friend Da’ritta become aware of what she did wrong.
One morning at Lost in the Sauce high school
Hey best friend, I think Q is mad at me.
Why do you think that?
Lil’ Sammy made a bad joke and I laughed.
I
think you should talk to Lil Sammy.
I don’t want to, but I guess i have to.
Earlier today that joke you made was not okay.
It really upset Q and I think you should apologize.
Da’Ritta, I’m not gonna lie. I don’t care!
How do you not reli-
Q, sees Da’Ritta smiling at Lil’Sammy, He gets mad and walks away
Why were you talking to him? You know I’m upset.
It’s not what it looks like!
I was just telling him what he did was wrong.
Then what was
im sorry for hurting your feelings earlier today. And I’m sorry for jumping to conclusions.
I accept your apology. And I accept yours
I love you, Da’Ritta.
I love you too, Q.
The End
Two best-friends with the same love interest decide whether they value their friendship over a relationship.
by: N.Riojas, P.Collins, J.Gantt, A.Brand, R.Elizondo, A.Oliveros
Name: Diana
Age: 16
School: Sprinkletopia High School
Diana is a kindhearted, caring girl, who is passionate about her friendships and thinks about others before herself.
Name: Daisy
Age:16
School: Sprinkletopia High School
Daisy is an outgoing, bold, warmhearted girl, who is very talkative and open about her feelings to others.
Name: Derrick
Age:16
School: Sprinkletopia High School Derrick is a cool, laid back guy who is well liked by his peers around him.
Name: Darrius
Age:15
School: Sprinkletopia High School
Darrius is an introverted and down to Earth boy who enjoys keeping to himself.
ars Later...
High school is so boring, I wish something fun would happen...
A week later
Hey you ’ re new right? I’m Diana
Yeah, I’m Derrick.
I heard you ’ re new, can I show you around?
No thanks, I think I’m okay...
I talked to the new guy, I think he might like me.
Hey Diana, want to hang out after school?
Seriously?! You knew I liked him. Don’t talk to me!
I don’t know... Daisy is already upset with me.
The next Day...
I heard that you didn’t go out with Derrick, thank you for considering my feelings
Hey, I’ve never seen you around
I just moved here with my brother, Derrick
Yeah! You're my bestfriend. You mean so much more to me than a guy! a few minutes later
Derrick is your brother!? You guys look nothing alike.
So I guess you ’ ve met him.
Well, we should go out sometime.
What do you think about a double date? I’ll tell Diana! and you tell Derrick.
Meanwhile at their dates..
Writers, Graphic Designers, Creators, and Leaders:
A. Douglas
I. Brito-Mayen
M. Duque
A. Olagunju
T. Williams
P. Collins
A. Brand
R. Elizondo
A. Oliveros
N. Riojas
J. Gantt
N. Garcia
A. Ramon
M. Brock
E. Cruz
L. Green
X. Sistrunk
Supervised by: LaShonda Lemons, LMSW
Kai Morley, and Jay B
