Teen dating violence is a serious issue affecting young people in our communities.  Each year, 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. is a victim of verbal, physical, emotional or sexual abuse from a dating partner.  Violent relationships in adolescence can have serious ramifications by putting the victims at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior and adult re-victimization.    

Abusive dating relationships hurt not only the young people victimized but also their families, friends, schools and communities. Care Lodge encourages you to talk to teens about healthy and unhealthy dating relationships. Let's work together to highlight the need to educate young people about relationships, teach healthy relationship skills and prevent the devastating cycle of abuse.

Click the teenagers link or any of the links below to learn more.  To schedule a presentation on Teen Dating Violence Awareness for your class, youth group or organization, contact Care Lodge at 601-482-8719.  Make plans now to help promote awareness and recognize February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM).  

Additional Resources:

National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline 1-866-331-9474                                Confidential and Free, Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Care Lodge Crisis Line 601-693-HOPE (4673)                                                             

Love is Respect     http://www.loveisrespect.org 

That's Not Cool     http://www.thatsnotcool.com

Love is Not Abuse  http://www.loveisnotabuse.com

Choose Respect     http://www.chooserespect.org 

February is TDVAM  http://www.teendvmonth.org/

Stop Dating Violence   http://www.stopdatingviolence.org 

For more information, please click here: teenagers.  

Children

For more information on the effect violence in the home has on children, please click here: children.