He
brings a Life lessons
program to
students, parents and teachers. What are the warning signs? How can you
tell if
your date or significant other is abusive? Can you detect abuse from
outside
a relationship? Can you intervene? How? What can law enforcement
do? Tom relates the lessons he has learned, with hopes that Lisa's
death will serve as a cautionary message for others. (45-60 minutes)
Content:
Tom
speaks on dating violence
awareness
and education in his program called "Dear Lisa." "Dear
Lisa" tells the story of what happened to Lisa Santoro and is designed
to encourage
students to recognize patterns of abuse, escalation and incidents in
dangerous relationships. Tom facilitates a discussion about domestic
and dating violence that allows students to share their thoughts and
explore their perceptions of the issue. He provides a clear
explanation about the
different forms of abuse that can take place between dating couples and
helps to bring this topic out of the shadows to elevate awareness.
Audience:
High School and
College Students
To have the Dating Violence Prevention Program presented for your school or organization, and for information on a sliding scale fee, please contact:
Tom Santoro (sntoro358@ameritech.net)
