Category Archives: THE R.A.P.P. PROGRAM

RAPP’s purpose is to promote healthy teen relationships and raise awareness of teen relationship abuse. We help teenagers learn what is healthy in a relationship so they can live free from abusive relationships. We do this in a number of ways:

* Workshops on teen relationship abuse.
* Counseling for students who may be in abusive relationships or who just want to learn more to avoid being the victim of abuse.
* Relationships groups for young men and women.
* Groups that look at how “popular culture” affects how young men and women behave.
* Help and referrals for family members who may be in abusive relationships.
* Peer leadership & job opportunities.
* After-school groups, such as the Poetry Club, the Book Club and the Movie Club.
* “It’s a RAPP” monthly newsletter has an advice column, poetry pages, Rhyme 4 Reason, monthly polls & lots of useful information.

The “Rap 4 RAPP” Contest: Using Hip-Hop to Save Teen RAPP in 2013!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Erika Miller

The “Rap 4 RAPP” Contest: Using Hip-Hop to Save Teen RAPP in 2013! Calling all aspiring rappers: If you can RAP, help save TEEN RAPP from budget cuts! We want to hear YOUR rap about relationships, dating, family, friendship and … Continue reading →

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Harry S Truman H.S. is “Golden”

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Erika Miller

As the school year is coming to an end, I am proud to share that Truman is being honored for a fourth consecutive year by the Anti-Defamation League as “No Place For Hate.” For the first time, we will be … Continue reading →

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PARENTS – Young Love’s Dark Side: Curbing the incidents, and consequences, of teen dating abuse

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Erika Miller

RAPP would like to share this important information with parents about teen dating abuse. Please know the signs. For more information, you can reach RAPP Coordinator Erika Miller, or visit loveisnotabuse.com. Curbing incidents — and effects — of teen dating … Continue reading →

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Truman Selected as “Gold Star” School in “No Place for Hate”

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mr. Roush

BRONX – The Anti-Defamation League has recognized Truman High School as a Gold Star School in their No Place For Hate campaign.  The school is slated to be recognized in a special ceremony on Tuesday June 4th at the New … Continue reading →

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RESPECT, “Sparkle and Shine”

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Erika Miller

RAPP would like to share this, from our friends at loveisrespect.org. A Prom With No Expectations Roll the red carpets and pull out those tuxedos for this very special time of year – prom. That’s right, for many, the big … Continue reading →

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Childhood Exposure to Violence Prevention and Awareness Week

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Erika Miller

According to the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV), 60 percent of American children are exposed to violence, crime or abuse in their homes, schools and communities. Be it bullying, domestic violence, or child abuse, exposure to violence … Continue reading →

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April 19th is the National Day of Silence

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Erika Miller

Next Friday, April 19, is the National Day of Silence, a national youth movement protesting silence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and their allies. As in previous years, students take a deliberate vow of silence to echo … Continue reading →

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Meet Us On The Street: International Anti-Street Harassment Week

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Erika Miller

 Global Movement to Street Harassment  Saturday, April 13th Washington Square Park 12pm- 2pm speakers 2pm-5pm chalk walk Sign up at:  http://nyc.ihollaback.org/events/ “The acceptance of street harassment, the portrayal of it as a compliment or a joke, creates a culture where it is … Continue reading →

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Erika Miller

The Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) has been working towards a mission of raising awareness or teen dating violence and promoting healthy relationships. With each month, we are able to take awareness raising to new heights. Please read the following … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day is March 8, 2013

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Erika Miller

We at RAPP would like to share the following information with staff, students and parents, in honor of International Women’s Day 2013, and our continued rising against violence. Now is the time to end violence against women. Men and women … Continue reading →

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HIV testing is a great way to take action in honor of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Find a testing service in your community. http://locator.aids.gov/

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Presidential Proclamation ~ Women’s History Month, 2013

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Erika Miller

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, 2013 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For more than two centuries, our Nation has grown under the simple creed that each of us is created equal. It is a notion that … Continue reading →

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RAPP Peer Leaders & Men of Strength (MOST) Club Rising

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Erika Miller
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Recognizing Signs of Abusive Dating Among Teenagers

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Erika Miller

Since February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, we’d like to share this blog from The New York Times Adventures in Parenting section. Please read it, and plese take the time to talk with your children about dating … Continue reading →

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