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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

1 in 3 teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and this yearโ€™s themeย is, โ€œRespect That.โ€ ย 

Action Guideย 

Love is respect has shared an Action Guideย which includes information about:ย 

  • Respect in a relationshipย 
  • Respecting differencesย 
  • Addressing stigmaย 
  • Identifying disrespectful behaviorย 
Talk to Young Peopleย 

Having conversations now can help young people in your life identify red flags when itโ€™s time to start dating. Share and model what a healthy relationship looks like โ€“ talk about respect, equality, safety, and trust.ย 

Suggestย this quizย fromย love is respectย for a relationship checkup. Discuss theseย warning signsย from a partner.ย ย  ย ย  ย 

Make sure they know dating abuse is not just physical. Dating abuse is a pattern of behavior used to gain or maintain power and control over a partner. Read about theย different types of abuse.ย  ย 

Share This Numberย 

Share this number โ€“ 22522 โ€“ and let them know they can text โ€œloveisโ€ to check in with a peer advocate about their relationship.ย 

We are here for you 24/7.

Call our hotline at 800-544-2022 to speak with a trained advocate.

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