The Center for Respect Blog​

Who knew I would be inspired by a sexist TV sitcom scene discussing porn over the holiday break? While working out over, I had the TV on. The show on TV was “According to Jim” starring Jim Belushi. The three men in the scene are about to watch a DVD they received in the mail titled something like “Cuties Gone Wild.” Two of the men are married (their wives are sisters) and the 3rd guy is the sisters’ brother.

When you think of ending sexual violence, dating abuse, and sexual assault, how will you commit to taking more of an active role in speaking out and taking positive actions? Who will you turn to for INSPIRATION along your journey?

The blog “Entrepreneur Success” by Justin Sachs has recognized Mike Domitrz for the powerful difference he is making through Social Entrepreneurship. In the blog, Justin states, “If you even KNOW a teenager, you are going to want to hear about Mike Domitrz.” The article shares the journey Mike Domitrz has taken from hearing about his sister’s rape to founding our organization to being one of the most sought after experts and allies addressing decision-making in intimacy, Asking First, Being a Friend, and Opening a Door for survivors.

To start off 2010, we have a powerful example of bystander intervention which took place in Alberton, South Africa which resulted in stopping a robbery and potentially a rape from occurring. Louis Venter, a former traffic officer, discovered his neighbors were being robbed and immediately intervened. His quick actions led to preventing the attackers from sexually assaulting his neighbors. Read the full article on this incredible story of bystander intervention by on the highlighted link.