Teen Dating Violence (DV) Prevention and Awareness Month is a national effort to raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20-something relationships – and to promote programs that prevent it during the month of February.
The repercussions of teen dating violence are impossible to ignore – they hurt not just the young people victimized but also their families, friends, schools and communities. Throughout February, organizations and individuals nationwide are coming together to highlight the need to educate young people about relationships, teach healthy relationship skills and prevent the devastating cycle of abuse.
For years, young people across the nation have organized to put a stop to dating abuse. With their adult allies, they achieved a major victory in 2005 when the importance of addressing teen dating abuse was highlighted in the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. The following year, Congress followed the lead of dozens of national, state and local organizations in sounding the call to end dating abuse. Both Chambers declared the first full week in February "National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Week." Then in 2010, Congress began dedicating the entire month of February to teen dating violence awareness and prevention.
Now in its third year, Teen DV Month is celebrated by leaders in government, student bodies, schools, youth service providers, community-based organizations, parents and more.
It is a wonderful opportunity to share information with your employees about how this issue impacts their families – and those they care about. And clearly no one in your workforce is immune from dating abuse at any age….so it is a great way to open the door. We’ve got information and resources below from our CAEPV Members at Break the Cycle.
To get great information, resources, and ideas for activities, visit the Teen DV Month website from our CAEPV Member Break the Cycle.
To read the Presidential Proclamation of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, click here.
4 comments:
The declaration of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness And Prevention Month in February is amazing, this is taking up a whole month of awareness. Although it is still fresh being its third year, it has a great opportunity to blossom, letting young people know the dangers of teen dating violence.
Jazz - I agree -- it is amazing to see it go from an idea to a week...to a full month! What opportunities it provides parents, educators, friends, communities and everyone who cares about young people.
Thank you so much for all of your informative and inspirational postings. :)
@Cassidy - thank you for caring!
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