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Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

Did you know that February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month? When we think of February we often think of Valentine’s Day on February 14th . On this special day we might take the time to celebrate love by treating our partners to romantic dinners, showering them with gifts, and posting cute photos of each other on social media. With all the hearts, flowers and hope of love, it’s easy to forget that not every couple in these pictures are in healthy relationships. For teenagers in relationships, the [...]

Janine Monico2021-02-04T09:18:16-05:00February 3rd, 2021|Domestic Violence, Family & Youth|

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Building Community

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was celebrated in 1987 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The goal was for advocates across the nation to come together to help end violence in families. The coalition saw a need to link regional communities to a larger, national effort to end domestic violence. Each year, we: honor those who have died because of domestic violence celebrate those who have survived, and connect those who work to end violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a chance [...]

Janine Monico2021-01-02T16:08:16-05:00October 22nd, 2020|Domestic Violence|

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February is Dating Violence Awareness Month & 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of efforts to end Dating Violence. Enough is enough! Everyone deserves healthy relationships. We can influence change in how we treat our partners and how we respond to acts of abuse. Take ACTION and put an END to Dating Violence. Teen dating violence is remarkably common, yet it is rarely discussed. According to national statistics, 1 in 3 girls in the U.S. will experience some sort of dating violence, according to the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Are You [...]

Janine Monico2020-02-01T07:39:31-05:00February 1st, 2020|Awareness, Domestic Violence|

Why Domestic Violence Victims Don’t Leave

This Ted talk addresses a disturbing question related to the secrets of domestic violence. Watch as Leslie Morgan Steiner tells her powerful story, which she describes as a psychological trap disguised as love. View Calendar of Domestic Violence Awareness Events

Janine Monico2019-10-01T02:10:04-04:00October 1st, 2019|Domestic Violence|