Category: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Jennifer Benner February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), and the theme for this year is “Talk About It.” It is a call to action for young people and…

Rhitu Chatterjee Teen romance gone wrong can be dangerous for girls. Around 7 percent of teen homicides between 2003 and 2016 were committed by intimate partners, and girls were the…

Here’s how you can spot an issue and help your child break free from a toxic relationship. By Dr. Gail Saltz Most people think of domestic abuse as something that…

Leaders with strong social media skills wanted to help teach others about dating violence By DomesticShelters.org Teens—we adults know you don’t like to be preached to. You know almost everything…

Teens: Understanding consent in your relationship By DomesticShelters.org No matter what your age, your voice matters. That’s the idea of consent—you have the right to call the shots and say…

Abuse doesn't always leave bruises—how to spot four different common forms By DomesticShelters.org The first time you’re in a romantic relationship as a teen can feel a little dizzying. It’s…

How adults can help young people build healthy relationships before dating violence begins By DomesticShelters.org What do teens wish parents knew about dating violence in their worlds? A National Institute…

How to get one varies state-to-state, but the bottom line is yes, you can By DomesticShelters.org No age group is immune to domestic violence. In fact, teens and young women…

Using young adult novels to start a conversation with your teen about domestic violence By DomesticShelters.org Previous generations had Little Women to learn about feminism and To Kill a Mockingbird…

Dating abuse is easier than ever thanks to cell phones and social media By DomesticShelters.org On March 14 of this year, a young girl’s prank had unimaginable consequences. Tysen Benz,…