February is Teen Dating Violence Month
February 1, 2022
February is Teen Dating Violence Month. Teen dating violence — also called intimate relationship violence or intimate partner violence among adolescents or adolescent relationship abuse — includes physical, psychological or sexual abuse; harassment; or stalking of any person ages 12 to 18 in the context of a past or present romantic or consensual relationship. https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/crimes/teen-dating-violence
Why is teen dating violence so common?
Teens often think some behaviors, like teasing and name-calling, are a “normal” part of a relationship, but these behaviors can become abusive and develop into serious forms of violence. Many teens do not report unhealthy behaviors because they are afraid to tell family and friends. Teen dating violence is common. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teendatingviolence/fastfact.html
Check out this event at the Baltimore County Public Library: https://www.bcpl.info/events-and-programs/list.html#!/193805
Feel free to download the below flyers and post where needed.
You can contact your local police precinct and speak with their Domestic Violence Coordinator for more information or resources.
Please share with neighbors, family, friends, and associates. Subscribe to www.4410online.com for more helpful information.
