02.19.15
Mary Kay is creating awareness for dating violence, and has recruited actress/singer Debby Ryan to help convey the message.
Ryan will serve as the spokesperson for Mary Kay's Don't Look Away campaign to help prevent and end dating abuse. She will travel the country to help educate teens and young adults on healthy relationships, how to recognize the signs of dating abuse and raise awareness of support services.
The program includes the nation's first-ever text-for-help service powered by loveisrespect that provides safe and anonymous advice to tens of thousands of young people each year via text. Simply by texting "love is" to 22522, teens and young adults can receive help from trained peer advocates anytime, anywhere.
"It's horrifying to know how many young people deal with abusive relationships and how much goes unmentioned," said Ryan. "I know firsthand how alone you can feel when you're being broken down in a relationship and forced to defend it or stay silent. Just being able to send a text message is anonymous and safe. Mary Kay and I believe that everyone deserves a safe, healthy relationship that makes you stronger and better and I want to make sure people know how to get the help they need."
Ryan will serve as the spokesperson for Mary Kay's Don't Look Away campaign to help prevent and end dating abuse. She will travel the country to help educate teens and young adults on healthy relationships, how to recognize the signs of dating abuse and raise awareness of support services.
The program includes the nation's first-ever text-for-help service powered by loveisrespect that provides safe and anonymous advice to tens of thousands of young people each year via text. Simply by texting "love is" to 22522, teens and young adults can receive help from trained peer advocates anytime, anywhere.
"It's horrifying to know how many young people deal with abusive relationships and how much goes unmentioned," said Ryan. "I know firsthand how alone you can feel when you're being broken down in a relationship and forced to defend it or stay silent. Just being able to send a text message is anonymous and safe. Mary Kay and I believe that everyone deserves a safe, healthy relationship that makes you stronger and better and I want to make sure people know how to get the help they need."