iReport —        NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - More than 600 New Jersey teens gathered at Rutgers University on Saturday (June 4) for the launch of Training Camps for Life, a partnership of the NFL Players Association, A CALL TO MEN and the Verizon Foundation.        The half-day, NFL-star-studded event at Rutgers University addressed topics such as overcoming adversity, decisions and consequences, and healthy teen relationships - a critical addition to the  Training Camps for Life agenda.  The event was the first of 12 sessions that will be held across the country this year. They are funded through a $250,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation to A CALL TO MEN, an internationally recognized men’s organization addressing domestic and sexual violence prevention.        Studies have shown that one in three teens experiences relationship abuse1 and nearly half - 47 percent - report having done something that compromised their values to appease their partner.        "As a professional athlete I have to build healthy, respectful relationships every day," said Chris Canty, NFL defensive tackle and founder of the Chris Canty Foundation. "Through Training Camps for Life, we have an opportunity to educate and empower teens to respect themselves and others."        At the core of this education program is the notion of a healthy and respectful manhood.  A CALL TO MEN will work with Training Camps for Life participants to challenge the attitudes and beliefs about what it means to be a man.  Teens will examine popular culture through a lens of respect and equality, and dissect lyrics of current hip-hop tracks to understand the concept of male privilege.  They will also learn to identify the nuances of abuse - like flirting vs. harassment - and understand when and how to seek help.       Male and female high school students attending the sessions will have the option to take the LIVERESPECT pledge at www.liverespect.org, a commitment to end teen relationship abuse and speak out again...