That's Not Cool

Summary

The video script highlights the issue of teen dating violence, particularly focusing on digital abuse. It shares personal accounts of controlling and physically abusive relationships, emphasizing the need for awareness and support. The 'That's Not Cool' initiative is introduced as a youth leadership program combating this issue, offering resources, tools, and activities to educate and empower young people to prevent and identify dating violence. The program's success is evident through the growth of its ambassador network and the impact it has had on participants' understanding of healthy relationships.

Takeaways

• 👥 The speaker has friends who have experienced being in a physically abusive and controlling relationship.
• 🚫 The friend was restricted from leaving the house except for going to work, and was subjected to physical violence.
• 👂 The speaker was there to listen to their friend's experiences, providing emotional support.
• 📍 A 13-year-old stepsister was in a relationship where her boyfriend used GPS to track her constantly, indicating a form of digital abuse.
• 🌐 'That's Not Cool' is an initiative focused on preventing and identifying teen dating violence, especially digital dating abuse.
• 🤝 The initiative emphasizes the importance of youth leadership and community engagement in addressing the issue of teen dating violence.
• 🛠️ 'That's Not Cool' offers various resources, tools, games, and activities to help individuals identify and prevent teen dating abuse.
• 🏆 There is an Ambassador Program with over 800 ambassadors across the country who are completing missions to lead on this issue.
• 🗣️ The 'That's Not Cool' Summit brought together youth leaders and their adult allies to learn about social media activism and teen dating abuse.
• 🌟 The initiative believes that young people are the key to creating change in the understanding and prevention of teen dating violence.
• 📚 The speaker's friends now have a better understanding of what constitutes a healthy relationship due to the resources provided by the initiative.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the script?

The script discusses the issue of teen dating violence, particularly focusing on digital dating abuse and the need for young people to prevent and identify such behaviors.

What kind of relationship was the speaker's friend in?

The speaker's friend was in a physically abusive and controlling relationship where she was not allowed to go out except for work and was subjected to physical violence.

How did the speaker's stepsister's relationship show signs of digital dating abuse?

The speaker's stepsister's boyfriend was using GPS to locate her at all times, which is a sign of digital dating abuse and control.

What is the role of the 'that's not cool' initiative?

The 'that's not cool' initiative is a teen dating violence prevention program that helps young people identify and prevent teen dating violence, especially digital abuse.

What are the components of the 'that's not cool' program?

The program includes resources, tools, games, and activities designed to help people identify and prevent teen dating abuse. It also features a youth leadership program with over 800 ambassadors across the country.

How does the 'that's not cool' Ambassador Program work?

The Ambassador Program involves youth leaders who complete missions in their schools and communities to take leadership on the issue of teen dating violence.

What was the purpose of the 'that's not cool' summit?

The summit brought together teams of young people and adult allies from across the country to learn about social media activism, engagement, organizing, and teen dating abuse.

What did the speaker's friends gain from the 'that's not cool' initiative?

The speaker's friends gained a better understanding of what a healthy relationship is through the 'that's not cool' initiative.

Why is it important to address digital behavior in relationships?

Digital behavior is important to address because the same tools that help us grow and advance our relationships can also expose us to vulnerabilities such as digital dating abuse.

How can young people create change in the area of teen dating violence?

Young people can create change by becoming educated on the issue, using social media for activism, and taking leadership roles in their communities to raise awareness and prevent teen dating violence.

What is the significance of the 'that's not cool' initiative in the context of the script?

The 'that's not cool' initiative is significant as it represents a proactive approach to addressing and preventing teen dating violence, with a focus on empowering young people to recognize and combat abusive behaviors.