The YWCA in Greenwhich, CT is encouraging teens to share their understanding of healthy relationships in order to help them avoid unhealthy ones.

⭐ "Parents and other caring adults shouldn’t wait to have a conversation about healthy relationships until they suspect abuse."

🌐 https://www.greenwichtime.com/opinion/article/opinion-let-s-talk-about-high-school-17825118.php

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Thank you to the El Paso County Judge and Commissioners Court for their Resolution recognizing February 2023 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (#TDVAM).

Thank you also for acknowledging the work of Jennifer Ann's Group (@stopTDV) and the work of our frequent collaborator, Center Against Sexual and Family Violence.

And thank you to Dr. E.L. Richeson for working with the El Paso County Commissioners to make this happen.

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Teen dating violence is more common and dangerous than most realize.

Fortunately, Texas has a plan to address this through new legislation requiring schools to educate students on dating violence.

⭐ We have advocated for this legislation for years and are pleased to see it go into effect.

❤️ Thank you Dr. E.L. Richeson, our advisory board chair, for her tireless work to prevent TDV in Texas!

🌐 https://kvia.com/news/2023/02/09/teen-dating-violence-is-more-common-than-one-may-think/

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⭐ 1 in 12 U.S. high school students will experience physical or sexual dating violence.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month (#TDVAM).

🌐 https://www.walb.com/2023/02/17/haven-raising-awareness-teen-dating-violence/

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⭐ 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. will experience dating abuse.

February is #TDVAM (Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month). What could you do to increase awareness today?

🌐 https://www.wbtv.com/2023/02/21/safety-first-raising-awareness-teen-dating-violence/

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The CDC's biennial Youth Risk Behavior Survey is out and shares what most of us expected: young people are struggling.

Their ongoing struggles with mental health issues are leading to, among other things, increases in suicidal ideation, interpersonal violence, and intimate partner violence.

⭐ A reminder: February is #TDVAM, a recognition of the impact of teen dating violence.

🌐 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/feb/16/teenage-girls-mental-health-survey

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🧐 Teens in abusive relationships are more likely to feel hopeless and attempt suicide.

⭐ February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

❓ What are your schools doing this month to increase awareness?

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🧐 Teens in abusive relationships are more likely to feel hopeless and attempt suicide.

⭐ February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

❓ What are your schools doing this month to increase awareness?

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Resources for National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month from OVC (Office for Victims of Crime).

🌐 https://ovc.ojp.gov/news/featured-resources/february-2023-featured-resources#national-teen-dating-violence-awareness-and-prevention-month

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"Across Central Florida, domestic violence advocacy groups have noticed a disturbing increase in teen dating violence."

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🧐 Teens in abusive relationships are more likely to experience violent relationships as an adult.

⭐ February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

❓ What could you do this month to increase awareness?

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The White House "Proclamation on National Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month, 2023" offers a powerful statement about the need to increase awareness about, and prevent, teen dating violence.

⭐ This issue does not receive the attention it deserves. BOOSTING this will help increase awareness!

Read the entire proclamation:🌐 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/01/31/a-proclamation-on-national-teen-dating-violence-awareness-and-prevention-month-2023/

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🧐 Teens in abusive relationships are more likely to smoke, binge drink, and use illicit drugs.

⭐ February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

❓ What is your community doing to increase awareness?

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Nearly 120 people die, and over 200 are wounded, by gun violence every single day in America.

❤️ Their stories deserve to be heard.

Join me this #GVSurvivorsWeek in uplifting survivors’ voices by sharing their stories.

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🧐 Teens in abusive relationships are 4-6x more likely to become pregnant.

⭐ February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

❓ What are your schools during this important awareness month?

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February is the National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. These tips for teens & parents are intended to help prevent teen dating violence:

🌐 https://publichealth.gmu.edu/news/2023-01/tips-parents-and-teens-foster-healthy-relationships-and-prevent-teen-dating-violence

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