Since 2006, February has been observed as an important time to raise awareness about the serious issue of dating violence in high schools, colleges and communities across the nation.
In 2008, the US Senate unanimously approved S. Res. 710 declaring the first week of February as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week," and on January 25, 2010, the Senate expanded the observance by declaring the month of February as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month"
• One-third of high school and college students will have been in an abusive relationship by the time they graduate.
• 20% of teens report that they have been hit, slapped, or pushed by a partner.
• 50% - 80% of teens have reported knowing others who were involved in violent relationships.
• Young women, ages 16 to 24 years, experience the highest rates of relationship violence.
If you feel that you are in an abusive dating relationship, tell someone. Here are some resources that can help you develop a safety plan:
DoVES (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center) 1-800-367-7075 or 1-913-367-0363 (Atchison Area)
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Talk to your school resources officer or guidance counselor.
*DoVES is also available on Facebook
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