Dating violence is more common than people think, especially among teens and young adults: one in three teens in the US will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults, and nearly half (43%) of college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors.
Every February, young people and their loved ones join together across the country for a national effort to raise awareness about the issue of teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual, month-long push focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.
We are so excited to announce the theme for TDVAM 2022 is Talk About It. Talk About It is a call to action to young people and those who support them to engage in meaningful conversations about healthy relationships and navigate what may be unhealthy or even abusive.
February 4th: Instagram live: talk about warning signs
February 7th-11th: Respect Week
February 7th: Social Media Pole: Abuse types youth can experience
February 8th: orange day
February 16th: who can abuse
February 17th: talk about gender stereotypes
February 23rd: Webinar, We are all in this together
February 26th: Social Media Pole: Supporting someone experiencing abuse
February 28th: Instagram live: Don’t stop talking.
Instagram Live events will feature members of our Youth Council, love is respect staff and TDVAM advisory group.
Polls will occur across our social media platforms (Facebook,@ loveisrespectpage, Instagram, @loveisrespectofficial & Twitter, @ loveisrespect), which is also where results will be shared.
T h e website is loveisrespect.org/ get-involved/tdvam/
This is what is happening during February. If you are having problems with abuse or know someone who is, for more information, call Project Celebration, Inc. @ 318- 256-6242. DV hotline, 1-888-411-1333 24/7, 365 days a year. Someone will always answer.