Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)
Here are some warning signs to look for:
- Checking your phone, email, or social media accounts without your permission.
- Putting you down frequently, especially in front of others.
- Isolating you from friends or family (physically, financially, or emotionally).
- Extreme jealousy or insecurity.
- Explosive outbursts, temper, or mood swings.
- Any form of physical harm.
- Possessiveness or controlling behavior.
- Pressuring you or forcing you to have sex.
You can take a quiz on loveisrespect.org by clicking here.
For information regarding Teen Dating Violence click here.
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TDVAM
Go to peaceoverviolence.org to learn how to work with youth in building healthy relationships and communities. Below are upcoming events by POV and you can go to their website to learn more: Events List and Instagram Live.
Upcoming activities
Friday, February 4 @ 5-6pm: Join Peace Over Violence for an Instagram live with youth ambassadors, volunteers and POV Violence Prevention Specialists discussing teen dating violence and strategies for prevention.
Tuesday, February 8 (all day): Teen Dating Violence Awareness Day- wear orange! Join individuals around the nation in wearing orange. Orange Day aims to raise awareness of teen dating abuse and send the message that abuse will not be tolerated. Take a picture wearing orange and post on social media with the hashtags #TDVAM2022 #Orange4Love #HealthyRelationshipsAreLearned |
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| Friday, February 18 @ 11-12:30pm: Join Peace Over Violence for teen dating violence webinar for adults in Spanish, Violence en las Parejas Adolescentes: Lo Que Los Padres Necesitan Saber. |
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Monday, February 21 @ 2-4pm: Join Peace Over Violence for a professional training workshop on teen dating violence in collaboration with local partner organizations. |
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resources from loveisrespect.org and peaceoverviolence.org