{"id":43357,"date":"2015-11-05T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-05T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/mary-kay-cause-champion-debby-ryan-challenges-teens-to-stand-together-against-abuse\/"},"modified":"2015-11-05T20:02:17","modified_gmt":"2015-11-06T00:02:17","slug":"debby-ryan-campeona-de-la-causa-mary-kay-reta-a-los-adolescentes-a-unirse-contra-el-abuso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/debby-ryan-campeona-de-la-causa-mary-kay-reta-a-los-adolescentes-a-unirse-contra-el-abuso\/","title":{"rendered":"Mary Kay Cause Champion Debby Ryan Challenges Teens To Stand Together Against Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">DALLAS<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 5, 2015<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Today, Mary Kay Inc. and <span class=\"xn-person\">Debby Ryan<\/span> launched the <i>Don&#8217;t Look Away<\/i> Challenge. Building off the success of <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay&#8217;s<\/span> <i>Don&#8217;t Look Away<\/i> campaign, <span class=\"xn-person\">Debby Ryan<\/span> is asking teens to stand together with their friends and show their support for healthy relationships on social media.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg6a60leftMSAsset538355\" style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: left; WIDTH: 100%\" assettitle=\"954x347 English_WB\" hostedurl=\"https:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnvar\/20151105\/284467\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg6a60leftMSAsset538355\" title=\"Today, 1-in-3 teens experience abuse in a dating relationship. Mary Kay and Debby Ryan are raising awareness and promoting the importance of healthy relationships through the Don't Look Away challenge. Take the challenge and stand for healthy relationships on social media by posting a picture with two friends using the hashtag #DontLookAway.\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Today, 1-in-3 teens experience abuse in a dating relationship. Mary Kay and Debby Ryan are raising awareness and promoting the importance of healthy relationships through the Don't Look Away challenge. Take the challenge and stand for healthy relationships on social media by posting a picture with two friends using the hashtag #DontLookAway.\" align=\"middle\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnvar\/20151105\/284467\" imagelabel=\"General\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Today, 1-in-3 teens experience abuse in a dating relationship. <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span> and <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/debbyryan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Debby Ryan<\/a> are working to combat this startling statistic by raising awareness and promoting the importance of healthy relationships. Along with <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Debby Ryan<\/span> is passionate about speaking out against dating violence and abuse. Through the\u00a0Don&#8217;t Look Away\u00a0challenge, she is urging her fans to build awareness and support for healthy relationships on social media by posting a picture with two friends using the hashtag #DontLookAway.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Dating abuse is a huge problem, and it needs to be talked about all year round \u2013 not just during Domestic Violence Awareness Month,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Debby Ryan<\/span>. &#8220;I am proud to be launching the <i>Don&#8217;t Look Away <\/i>Challenge with <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span>. The statistic that 1-in-3 teens experience abuse in a dating relationship is unacceptable and it&#8217;s important for teens to understand that they can support each other and stand up against abusive relationships.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Data from <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay&#8217;s<\/span> sixth annual <a href=\"http:\/\/newsroom.marykay.com\/en\/releases\/despite-increased-awareness-of-domestic-violence-signs-of-abuse-still-go-unrecognized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>Truth About Abuse<\/i><\/a>\u00a0survey reveals that while Americans are more aware of the issue of domestic violence, many still do not recognize the signs of abuse. The survey also points to the critical need for increased awareness and early education about healthy relationships. <\/p>\n<p>Highlights include:\u00a0 <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Awareness is on the rise: <\/b>53% of those surveyed say that their understanding of domestic violence has improved in the past five years. <\/li>\n<li><b>Even one is too many: <\/b>1 in 10 men surveyed <b><i>did not agree that non-consensual sex<\/i><\/b> is an example of domestic abuse. <\/li>\n<li><b>Critical need to recognize all forms of abuse: <\/b>25 percent of Americans do not think that invasion of privacy, lying or excessive and aggressive calling and texting are examples of abuse. <\/li>\n<li><b>Need to drive national discussion: <\/b>51% of Americans want domestic violence to get more attention in the news and media. <\/li>\n<li><b>Importance of early, informed discussions: <\/b>The majority of parents surveyed say that children should be taught about healthy relationships before age 13. <\/li>\n<li><b>Empowering the next generation:<\/b> 1 in 2 male millennials believe it is possible to end abuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re excited to kick off this national challenge with our cause champion <span class=\"xn-person\">Debby Ryan<\/span>,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Crayton Webb<\/span>, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility for Mary Kay Inc. &#8220;This year&#8217;s <i>Truth About Abuse <\/i>survey underscores a critical need for increased education about healthy relationships, especially among young teens. By encouraging teens to stand with their friends and not look away from abuse, the challenge enlists the support of young people to help prevent and ultimately end abuse.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Both the challenge and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marykay.com\/en-US\/DontLookAway\/PublishingImages\/mary-kay-truth-about-abuse-infographic-2015.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2015 <i>Truth About Abuse<\/i> survey<\/a> are part of <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay&#8217;s<\/span> &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marykay.com\/en-US\/DontLookAway\/Pages\/default.aspx?stop_mobi=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Don&#8217;t Look Away<\/a>&#8221; campaign which works to educate the public on recognizing the signs of an abusive relationship, how to take action and to raise awareness for support services. To date, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marykay.com\/en-US\/About-Mary-Kay\/SocialResponsibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mary Kay Inc.<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/marykayfoundation.org\/Pages\/ShelterGrantProgram.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Mary Kay Foundation<sup>SM<\/sup><\/a> have given <span class=\"xn-money\">$50 million<\/span> to domestic violence prevention and awareness programs in an effort to end the cycle of abuse. <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span> is also the lead sponsor of the nation&#8217;s first-ever text-based helpline operated by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.loveisrespect.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">loveisrespect<\/a>. By simply texting &#8216;loveis&#8217; to 22522, teens and young adults are safely and discretely connected to trained peer advocates who provide support, safety tips and referrals for their own relationships or a friend&#8217;s. <\/p>\n<p><b>About <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span><br \/><\/b>Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For more than 50 years, <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span> has offered it all. With 3.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and <span class=\"xn-money\">$4 billion<\/span> in global annual wholesale sales, <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span> is a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world. Discover what there is to love about <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span> by connecting with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marykay.com\/en-US\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">marykay.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><b>Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications<br \/>marykay.com\/newsroom<br \/>972.687.5332 or <\/b><a href=\"mailto:corpcom@mkcorp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>corpcom@mkcorp.com<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo <b>&#8211;<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnh\/20151105\/284467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnh\/20151105\/284467<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">DALLAS<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 5, 2015<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Today, Mary Kay Inc. and <span class=\"xn-person\">Debby Ryan<\/span> launched the <i>Don&#8217;t Look Away<\/i> Challenge. 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