Column: Our teens deserve better: Dating without violence
https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2026/02/04/column-our-teens-deserve-better-dating-without-violence/
#TDVAM #parenting #education #publichealth #health #students
Counselors Urge Awareness of Teen Dating Violence
Teen dating abuse can be just as serious as dating abuse among adults.
CDC data shows 1 in 12 teens experience physical dating violence and 1 in 10 experience sexual dating violence.
#TDVAM #publichealth #prevention #education #counseling #students
Hartford Connecticut Nonprofit Recognizes Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
"Kids as young as 11 are dating, but more than half of parents cannot correctly identify all the warning signs of abuse.”
Scheduled events include a free workshop for students focused on healthy relationships and consent.
https://patch.com/connecticut/hartford/area-nonprofit-marks-teen-dating-violence-awareness-month
#TDVAM #prevention #publichealth #consent #IPV #healthyrelationships
Helpful tips for parents with teens who've begun dating to navigate Valentine's Day:
Be aware of red flags
Date ideas in public settings
Thoughtful gifts include a personal touch
Talk with them about healthy relationships
https://www.parents.com/valentines-day-ideas-for-teens-11902673
This should be on your radar.
It isn't because: #Trump.
🧡 February is the awareness month for Teen Dating Violence prevention. (TDVAM)
Trump will refuse to issue a proclamation.
The media will refuse to cover his refusal.
Instead, let's share throughout the #Fediverse.
😟 44% of all students are in an unhealthy relationship by the time they graduate university.
Help kids thrive. Give them the necessary skills so they can make better decisions than us.
#TDVAM #prevention #community #media #publichealth #criticalthinking #resilience #domesticviolence #consent #violence #education
Petition:
President Trump, please designate February as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
#petition #TDVAM #violence #prevention #publichealth @stopTDV @stopTDV
URGENT CALL FOR ACTION:
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has removed all 2025 funding opportunities from their website. OVW funds vital resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, & stalking.
Take action NOW:
Contact your representatives in Congress by calling 866-426-2631 or send an email. Tell them the OVW must restore these critical funding opportunities.
Survivors cannot wait. Your voice matters. Make it heard.
It's giving...#vintage. Look at this game we released in 2008 for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month!
Hint: the answer is an important number for survivors in the USA.
Jennifer Ann's Group
Jennifer Ann's Group
Jennifer Anns Group 
Gaming Against Violence
Susanne