Rude+Boy;+The+Fight+Against+Verbal+Abuse

Victims of emotional abuse should not be stranded in the world. Many people suffer from emotional abuse, but victims of physical violence and more likely to be treated because the effects are more obvious. The effects of emotional abuse are more long term than those of physical abuse. We want to increase the public's awareness of the seriousness of emotional abuse.
 * Problem Statement:**

__Goal__: To convince law makers to pass stricter laws against verbal abuse. __Target__: The decision makers __What will be done:__ get a line of (roughly 50 people per decision maker) of people outside the law makers office and have them enter one at a time yelling put downs (verbally abusing) the decision makers __How:__ By gathering a bunch of people and teaching them about our cause and teaching them put downs that are legal and will not get them in trouble.... like the orbit gum commercials. __When:__ A couple of days before they decide to pass the law or not OR to get the issue publicized and the start the process of getting a stricter law passed.
 * The Direct Action Plan:**


 * FLYER**


 * [[file:Rude Boy Flyer.doc]]

MEDIA ADVISORY** **MEDIA ADVISORY ---** **May 21, 2010

CONTACT: Stephanie Gardner and Garrett Graham, (555) 555-5555 F.E.A.T (Fighting Emotional Abuse Together)**

** F.E.A.T Mobilizes Area Residents to Persuade Politicians to Pass Stricter Laws Condemning Verbal Abusers ** Victims of emotional abuse should not be stranded in the world. Many people suffer from emotional abuse, but victims of physical violence and more likely to be treated because the effects are more obvious. The effects of emotional abuse are more long term than those of physical abuse. We want to increase the public's awareness of the seriousness of emotional abuse. F.E.A.T is an organization whose main goal is to increase the public's awareness of the seriousness of emotional abuse. We also want to help promote stricter laws against verbal abuse.
 * North Kingstown, RI— More than 120 North Kingstown residents are expected to turn out on June 28th, 2010 to show politicians what it feels like to be verbally abused, so that they are more sympathetic towards the cause, according to Stephanie Gardner and Garrett Graham.**
 * F.E.A.T has planned a demonstration in order to educate the public and persuade politicians about the harmful effects of verbal abuse, and hopefully come up with a way to eradicate the problem. This has been an ongoing issue throughout the United States for many years, and many help hotlines have been established, but this problem persists.**
 * WHO: Anyone against verbal abuse**
 * WHAT: Demonstration that exhibits verbal abuse to further our cause**
 * WHERE:** 888 Main Street, North Kingstown, Rhode Island
 * WHEN: June 28th, 2010 1 pm – 6 pm **


 * [[file:F.E.A.T media advisory.docx]]

PRESS RELEASE**

** Raising awareness and making public the trauma of verbal abuse ** Providence, RI - We gathered volunteers to go up to the politicians and verbally harass them so they understand the traumatizing effects of daily verbal abuse. Over 300 people have volunteered to help in this cause. We are gathering in front of the state capital building to march in together. We are trying to make verbal abuse a crime just like physical abuse. Both physical and verbal abuse are forms of domestic violence, and both should be punishable equally. We are meeting June 28, 2010 to fight for out cause.
 * YOU CAN'T BE RUDE BOY <- only really really big**

“This event puts politicians in the shoes of someone being verbally abused. The only difference is that at the end of the day, the politicians never have to deal with it again, unlike the people who suffer in a relationship” said Stephanie Gardner, our founder/event coordinator. This event is a new kind of protest which we believe will drive our point home.

We are not trying to offend or hurt any of the politicians. We have taught our protesters how to harass them without actually saying harming them. We will be legal in all constraints of the law we just plan on making a calm, but public scene.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will make me go in a corner and cry by myself for hours.” Is a quote by Eric Idle. We use this quote because it’s humorous but it also drives home our point, words are harmful and hurt more than a bruise. Bruises you can see heal with time but verbal abuse makes an unseen wound that doesn’t heal.

We will be meeting at the State Capital on June 28, 2010. We will meet at 9 am and verbally harass them until the end of the day, roughly 5 pm. Our event coordinator will be speaking to the crowds to increase publicity for our cause

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__Introduced By__: List the Representatives who will submit the Bill for you __Date Introduced__: __Referred To__: Leave Blank – the House Clerk will enter the information

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: overlooked. It has been proven that the effects of verbal and emotional abuse are longer lasting and more traumatic to the individual than physical abuse.
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 * 12 ** || Preamble: Whereas physical violence is punishable by law, verbal and emotional abuse are often

Section 1: Let there be a form of punishment for verbal abusers.

Section 2: Let there be a recovery program for those who have been verbally abused.

Section 3: Bring the punishment of verbal abusers equal to the punishment of physical abusers, making all forms of domestic violence equally illegal.

Section 4: This law shall go into effect 91 days after it is passed. ||

F.E.A.T.  __Stephanie Gardner and Garrett Graham__ = Rude Boy: The Fight against Verbal Abuse **555-555-5555** Stephanie_Gardner@STUDENST.NKSD.NET 150 Fair Way Drive North Kingstown, RI 02852
 * Letter to a Representative**

May 25, 2010 Popeye the Sailor Man State Representative State House 82 Smith Street Providence, RI 02903-1105

Dear Representative Popeye:

We are writing to you because there is a serious issue at hand. Verbal abuse is even more traumatic than physical abuse however; physical abuse is the only form of domestic violence that is punished by law. Studies have proven that the effects of verbal abuse last longer then the effects of physical violence. We propose to enact a law that makes verbal abuse punishable by law; making all forms of domestic violence equal. We are asking you to help and support us by introducing the bill to the houses. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Gardner and Garrett Graham F.E.A.T. Fighting Emotional Abuse Together




 * Letter to the Editor:**

Stephanie Gardner and Garrett Graham

250 Tower Hill Road North Kingstown RI, 02852 (401) 555-5555

To the Editor:

We are writing to you in order to address the issue of verbal abuse. Studies have proven that the trauma of verbal abuse lasts longer and is harsher than physical violence. We believe that people who are verbal abusers should be considered criminals, as physical abusers are. Our goal is to make all forms of domestic violence equally punishable by law.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Gardner and Garrett Graham

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Putting the Backboard Together: (June 7)
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