What is White Ribbon Week
(White Ribbon Against Pornography, or WRAP)?

White Ribbon Week began in 1987 when Norma Norris head a sermon delivered against pornography delivered by her pastor in Butler, PA. Soon after, she conceived the idea of a simple white ribbon as a symbol of decency.

The Elk Ridge Middle School PTSA will sponsor White Ribbon Week, March 10 th-14 th!

Purpose: White Ribbon Week’s purpose is to increase awareness of parents and students about the harm done by exposure to pornography and how to protect our families:

Many parents and children/teens are not aware of the quickness of pornography addiction, the ease of acquiring inappropriate pictures or sexual information, etc.

• Inappropriate images can't be erased from the mind and they influence actions. Children/teens need to abandon the "everybody's seeing these things" mindset and be responsible for what goes into their minds.
• Sexual addiction can occur within a week and easily within three months for many people.
• Entry into pornography addiction can be inappropriate swimsuit or lingerie images.
• "Crash and Tell" and other Internet safety ideas can protect children. Knowledge gives parents and children/teens the wisdom they need in today's world.

Facts: (from www.strengthenthefamily.net)

The average age of first exposure to Internet pornography is just 11 years of age.

Children 12 to 17 are now the single largest group of consumers of Internet pornography.

41% of all children over age 10 with Internet access “surf” for pornography.

One out of every 5 kids over the age of 10 with Internet access has received a sexual solicitation from someone on the web.

90% of children over the age of 11 have been exposed to Internet pornography.

There are 1 million sexual predators and pedophiles that use the Internet to target children.

Over 16,000 children were abducted by people they met on the Internet last year, which resulted in approximately 150 deaths.

Pornography Guidelines for Parents and Spouses

Pornography Resources