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There is a great highlights video we wanted to share with you from the Start Strong Austin Kick Off event for Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Recorded at the Carver Museum, this video spotlights all the great entertainment acts and performances from the event. For those of you unable to attend the event, check out the video after the jump. Read more…
Sexting, the most under-reported crime of teen dating violence is a huge topic of discussion during National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott paid a visit to the Helpline today to warn Texas teens and parents about the dangers of sexting. He also encouraged teens to contact loveisrespect when encountering peer pressure to participate in sexting. There are five helpful tips that should be considered before sending explicit photos or messages: Read more…
As you all know this is the first year that Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention is being honored for a whole month instead of the first week of February as it has been in the past. This is largely thanks to the support and influence of several U.S. Senators as well as Vice President Joe Biden. Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID), Joseph Lieberman(I-CT) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) have been huge supporters of moving the awareness up to a month and we are very grateful for their hard work. We have a video clip of the Senators along with Attorney General Tom Perelli discussing teen dating violence awareness and prevention after the jump, so check it out! Read more…
Have you had a chance to check out Break the Cycle’s Have a Heart Campaign yet? They have a lot of really good resources and ideas for spreading awareness. One thing we really like is their HEART Someone initiative. They made these really cool health-e relationship cards that you can send out to your boyfriend, girlfriend or whoever else you want! The e-cards are free to send out and are a great way of thanking the special people in your life for being a healthy part of your life. Click here to send out your cards.
