Sierra'sLawSC

Scholars Academy students advocating for healthy relationship education and the legal protection of teens from relationship violence! 🧡

RVHS c/o 2020 & '21

[Sierra'sLawSC @EndTRViolence]

6 years ago, Sierra Landry of Lancaster, SC was killed by her abusive ex-boyfriend.
5 years ago, Sierra's parents began working on a bill, the Teen Relationship Violence Protection Act (aka Sierra's Law), to stop this from ever happening again.
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[Scholars Academy @RVHSScholars]

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our week of education for @rvhs @EndTRViolence @loveisrespectofficial ‘s #1Thing movement to ensure teens maintain healthy relationships.

[Sierra'sLawSC @EndTRViolence]

We have to take a minute to shout out @MrRoss_RVHS who was a great hype man for our @loveisrespect #1Thing lunch time activities this week, which educated students on the importance of healthy relationships.

[Scholars Academy @RVHSScholars]

We finished out @rvhs @EndTRViolence @loveisrespect #1Thing awareness week promoting healthy relationships with our Love Is notes.

[Scholars Academy @RVHSScholars]

Yesterday @rvhs got kisses and cuties for consent during our @EndTRViolence @loveisrespect #1Thing week. Today join us in the main hall at lunch to let us know what “Love Is.”

[Scholars Academy @RVHSScholars]

Thanks to everyone who came out today to support @rvhs @EndTRViolence @loveisrespect the #thesehandsdonthurt pledge, tracing and signing their hand to pledge they’ll never use it for relationship violence.

[Scholars Academy @RVHSScholars]

Kicked off @EndTRViolence @loveisrespect Week at @rvhs with ribbons for respect and #1Thing Info. Looking forward to Orange Army tomorrow: face painting, hairspray and nail polish in the main hall at lunch. See you there!

[Sierra'sLawSC @EndTRViolence]

Hey @rvhs View County, we are looking forward to kicking off Love Is Respect week Monday in the main hall at lunch. See you there! @loveisrespectofficial

[Sierra'sLawSC @EndTRViolence]

In a relationship (friendship or romantic)? Make sure to stay in the blue. You deserve it.

[Sierra'sLawSC @EndTRViolence]

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Main Hall during lunch for these activities!

For more information, visit the following resources:
https://t.co/G23R3o7zbF
Text loveis to 22522*
Call 1-866-331-9474

[Sierra'sLawSC @EndTRViolence]

In dedication to Sierra Landry and all the victims of relationship violence, from February 10 to 14, 2020, Ridge View will be celebrating Love is Respect Week producer by the Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law!

[Sierra'sLawSC @EndTRViolence]

Wed, 2. 12: These Hands Don’t Hurt” - Help break the cycle by committing to treat your partner with respect.

Thurs, 2.13: Kisses/Cuties for Consent” - Come experience the power of consent & earn a delicious prize.

Fri, 2.14: Love is…” How do you define love? Let us know!

[love is respect @loveisrespect]

Let’s talk about consent.
It’s an important part of a healthy relationship. When consent is present, so are open communication, trust, and healthy boundaries. Read more: https://t.co/7QvAGUjLwH

[love is respect @loveisrespect]

Healthy relationships should have:

󠀽= Equality

🧡 Respect

👍 Trust

🗣️ Open communication

#loveisrespect

[Mandy Powers Norrell @MPowersNorrell]

Thank you for all the work you have done on this. The loss of Sierra Landry was a devastating blow to our community. I’m sure her family joins me in extending love & appreciation for your keeping met memory alive through your amazing advocacy! Hoping it finally passes this year!

[Sierra'sLawSC @EndTRViolence]

@USCLawProBono Thank you! We are so appreciative of everyone who supports our advocacy work: @RVHSScholars @nwalkerliteracy @mr_nuzum @MiaforSC @MPowersNorrell @KatrinaShealy @bethbernsteinsc to name a few. Today began the next leg of the journey to getting Sierra’s Law passed. We’re ready.

[Sierra'sLawSC @EndTRViolence]

We are SO thankful for the opportunity to speak to the members of the SC @commchildren about the issue of Teen Dating Violence and how we can prevent it. We ask for your support of Sierra’s Law, SC bill # S.305/H.3075 🧡

[Joint Citizens & Legislative Committee on Children @scchildrencomm]

Today we are hosting TWO public hearings in Columbia. The first is from 10 to noon, and the second will be from 5 pm to 7 pm. Both will be held in 105 Marion Gressette Building on the Statehouse grounds. We welcome all voices to be heard in the discussion of #SCkids!

[Sierra'sLawSC @EndTRViolence]

We are so thankful for the support and the opportunity to speak about a huge issue in South Carolina! We NEED to have the SC Teen Dating Violence Prevention Act passed. We—teens and children across our state—we deserve protection.🧡

[Megan Branham @moxiemegs]

The Columbia’s JCLCC hearing off to a strong start. Several teens presenting on teen dating violence and hate crimes. They are doing an amazing job -
prepared & great delivery. 👏🏼 @commchildren

[Rep. Neal Collins @collins_neal]

Impressive presentations on teen dating violence, hate crimes, solar panels for schools & planned parenthood. @mr_nuzum @nwalkerliteracy @RVHSScholars @rvhs @RichlandTwo should be proud.