W.O.W. Talk: WEEK 11, VIOLENCE

We are almost there!  We are in Week 11 of the W.O.W. (Women Out Walking) Challenge 2005 – fantastic job!

Keep logging those steps! Go to the Participant Log-In section of the W.O.W. website (http://www.womenshealth.wisc.edu/programs/wow6.login1.asp) to log your steps for last week. You'll get an instant feedback report of your progress! Keep up the good work!

*As the Challenge comes to a close the WOW Challenge Team would appreciate any comments, suggestions, and general feedback about this year’s Challenge. Please post your comments on the comment section of the webpage (http://www.womenshealth.wisc.edu/programs/wow6/comment_add1.asp) or email us at region6wow@mailplus.wisc.edu. Thanks and keep up the great work!

FOR WOMEN

Tip of the week:  Shake things up – plan a walking outing to a place you’ve never walked before in your hometown.

“We don’t know who we are until we see what we can do.” ~~ Martha Grimes, Mystery Author

For Your Health

Violence is this week’s health topic.  Violence against women is a devastating phenomenon.  Physical, sexual, mental, and emotional violence against women can strike any woman at any stage in her life. As a woman, chances are you are a survivor of abuse or know someone who is.  Please visit these websites to find out more about what can be done to stop the cycle, and how we can help those who survive it: 

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/

                    http://www.4woman.gov/violence/index.cfm

Have a question about the W.O.W. Challenge? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page at http://www.womenshealth.wisc.edu/programs/wow6/faq.asp

FOR GIRLS

Tip of the week:  Shake things up – plan a walking outing to a place you’ve never walked before in your hometown.

For You

Violence

Violence against anyone is a scary thing.  Sadly, everyday, millions of girls experience violence in their lives.  Their experiences include physical, sexual, mental, and emotional abuse.  It can come from a family member, friend, partner, or stranger.  If you’ve experienced abuse, please tell a trusted adult.  If you’re comfortable and want to learn more about abuse and violence issues that commonly affect adolescent and young women, visit the following websites:

    http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/families/family_abuse.html

                 http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/relationships/abuse.html

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/date_rape.html

          http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/bullying/school_violence.html

You are stronger than you know.

“Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go – purge yourself.  If you are unhappy with anything…whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it.  Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.”  -- Tina Turner, Legendary Singer

Have a question about the W.O.W. Challenge? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page at http://www.womenshealth.wisc.edu/programs/wow6/faq.asp