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 yearโs themeย is, โRespect 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 itโs 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 โloveisโ to check in with a peer advocate about their relationship.ย