February is Teen
Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month!Our
Vice President, Joseph Biden supports teens working in the movement:
After fifteen years of working to end domestic violence, we
have learned that teens are not immune from abuse in relationships.
Teen dating violence is all too common, and ends up leading to
vicious and unhealthy cycles for years to come. Our responsibility -
as parents, teachers, mentors, and community leaders - is to guide
our young people towards respectful relationships free from
harassment and abuse; teach them that it's ok to walk away from a
bad situation; and encourage them to speak out when they see a
friend in trouble. In many communities, teens themselves are leading
the way in organizing their schools and communities to stand against
violence. I commend them.
http://www.teendvmonth.org/
http://www.thatsnotcool.com/
http://haveaheartcampaign.org/index.html
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