Episode 126: What is the #1 Way to Prevent Teen Dating Violence? (Teen Dating Violence Awareness Series)

1 in 3 teens are victim to teen dating violence. That is one and a half million teens affected in the US alone. It is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month and all month long I will be talking about this topic. Because. It. Is. Happening. Every. Day.

Why is teen dating violence so prevalent in teens? 

What are the repercussions of teen dating violence? 

And what IS the number one way to prevent teen dating violence and how do you develop more of that one attribute?! 

I will be answering all these questions today!! 

In the weeks ahead I'll cover...

"What does a healthy relationship look like and feel like?"

"How do you set healthy boundaries?"

"What are the signs and red flags of an unhealthy and abusive relationship?"

"Where can I turn for support and help? And how do I support a friend who is in an abusive relationship?" 

Here are some resources to turn to immediately if you are in an abusive relationship!

1. Love is Respect (loveisrespect.org) – Offers education on healthy relationships and resources for teens.
2. National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) – Provides support for those experiencing abuse.
3. Break the Cycle (breakthecycle.org) – Focuses on ending dating violence among young people.
4. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) (rainn.org) – The largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S.
5. Books:
    
   • "The Confidence Code for Girls" by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman – Helps build self-esteem in young girls. 
   • "Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life" by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend – Teaches self-respect and assertiveness.
6.  National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233).