Help Raise Awareness About Teen Dating Violence

admin posted on February 10, 2010 11:09

NEWS RELEASE

MECKLENBURG COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

WOMEN’S COMMISSION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HELP RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT TEEN DATING VIOLENCE
One in three teens has experienced teen dating violence

Charlotte, N.C. – Domestic violence is not a problem just for adults. Domestic violence is common in teen dating relationships, as well. Recognizing abuse in a relationship is difficult, especially for teens. Some teens think certain types of abuse are normal in a relationship, or think it is “not that big of a deal.” Teens experience the same types of physical, sexual, verbal and emotional abuse that adults do.

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

Check out the following resources to gain a better understanding of ways you can help raise awareness of teen dating violence in your community.

Teen Dating Violence Program
Facts about dating violence, including how the Teen Dating Violence program can help.

Break the Cycle
Information on everything from the basics to staying safe. In English and Spanish.

Love Is Respect
Facts, statistics and resources on how to help an abusive teen.

Love Is Not Abuse
Liz Claiborne Inc. offers everything from curriculum to public awareness campaign resources.

End Abuse
Resources, including the Coaching Boys into Men curriculum, offered by the Family Violence Prevention Fund.

A Thin Line
MTV's A Thin Line campaign was developed to empower you to identify, respond to and stop the spread of digital abuse in your life and among your peers.

Check out Teen Dating Violence Resources for more information.

For more information on the effects of domestic violence in our community, call Community Support Services at (704) 432-SAFE (7233), CSS Women’s Commission at (704) 336-3210, or United Family Services' Shelter for Battered Women 24-hour hot line at (704) 332-2513.

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