Category: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

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,…

Learning about healthy relationships early means less chance of domestic violence later on By DomesticShelters.org We teach our children from a young age to be kind to one another. Hitting…

Teens: How you can help a friend who is living with dating violence By DomesticShelters.org Sometimes the signs of abuse are obvious—you witness a volatile fight between your friend and…

Advice from a professional on how to protect your teen without driving them away By DomesticShelters.org If you think domestic violence is limited to adults, you’d be incorrect. In a…