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Mecklenburg County Government: Wear Orange On Feb 8 For National Teen Dating Violence Awareness ...
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2/4/2022
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One in three young people in the United States experiences abuse by a dating partner. In an average Mecklenburg County classroom, that's more than 10 students. Twelve years ago, Congress declared February National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Mecklenburg County's Community Support Services Prevention and Intervention Division encourages our community to help raise awareness of teen dating violence and share the value of respect in relationships.
"Talk About It" is the 2022 theme of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. It is a call to action for young people and those who support them to engage in meaningful conversations about healthy relationships and navigating behaviors that may be unhealthy or even abusive.
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Here is a list of events and ways Mecklenburg County residents can get involved:
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Feb. 7–11: Respect Week: An opportunity to host an event at your school or organization. Check the Respect Week page for an action guide, calendar of events and social media messages ready to share.
Feb. 8: Wear Orange Day: The color "orange" is used to create and spread awareness about teen dating violence. Wear your orange, show your support, and share the resources available to youth.
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Feb. 9: Real Talk: Have an honest conversation with a peer, friend, or adult about healthy relationships. Include in the conversation what respect looks like for you and your relationship.
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Feb. 15: Digital Dating Abuse: A Virtual Presentation for Teens: Have a meaningful discussion with other teens, participate in activities, and watch videos that relate to the theme of digital dating abuse. All teens will get prizes including T-shirts that will be delivered to their local library for pickup. Register with the Public Library here.
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March 5: Teens for Courage Summit at Carowinds: Teens learn about healthy relationships with their peers and enjoy food, rides, and fun—all for free! Must be a teenager to attend. Register at www.teensforcourage.org.
LoveSpeaksOut" in Mecklenburg County
"LoveSpeaksOut" is the Teen Dating Violence
prevention program administered by the Mecklenburg County Community
Support Services Prevention and Intervention Division. It works for a
future without dating abuse and domestic violence by hosting
presentations in schools and the community. LoveSpeaksOut provides
engaging, dynamic programming that makes the information relatable and
understandable for teens. Programming includes speakers who provide
community and virtual presentations, reaching thousands of teens each
year; and health class curriculum that reaches 8th and 9th graders with
dating abuse resources.
Any Mecklenburg County resident who would like more information on LoveSpeaksOut resources or presentations can email CSSPrevention@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.
One in three young people in the United States experiences abuse by a dating partner. In an average Mecklenburg County classroom, that's more than 10 students. Twelve years ago, Congress declared February National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Mecklenburg County's Community Support Services Prevention and Intervention Division encourages our community to help raise awareness of teen dating violence and share the value of respect in relationships.
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
"Talk About It" is the 2022 theme of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. It is a call to action for young people and those who support them to engage in meaningful conversations about healthy relationships and navigating behaviors that may be unhealthy or even abusive.
Here is a list of events and ways Mecklenburg County residents can get involved:
Feb. 7–11: Respect Week: An opportunity to host an event at your school or organization. Check the Respect Week page for an action guide, calendar of events and social media messages ready to share.
Feb. 8: Wear Orange Day: The color "orange" is used to create and spread awareness about teen dating violence. Wear your orange, show your support, and share the resources available to youth.
Feb. 9: Real Talk: Have an honest conversation with a peer, friend, or adult about healthy relationships. Include in the conversation what respect looks like for you and your relationship.
Feb. 15: Digital Dating Abuse: A Virtual Presentation for Teens: Have a meaningful discussion with other teens, participate in activities, and watch videos that relate to the theme of digital dating abuse. All teens will get prizes including T-shirts that will be delivered to their local library for pickup. Register with the Public Library here.
March 5: Teens for Courage Summit at Carowinds: Teens learn about healthy relationships with their peers and enjoy food, rides, and fun—all for free! Must be a teenager to attend. Register at www.teensforcourage.org.
LoveSpeaksOut" in Mecklenburg County
"LoveSpeaksOut" is the Teen Dating Violence
prevention program administered by the Mecklenburg County Community
Support Services Prevention and Intervention Division. It works for a
future without dating abuse and domestic violence by hosting
presentations in schools and the community. LoveSpeaksOut provides
engaging, dynamic programming that makes the information relatable and
understandable for teens. Programming includes speakers who provide
community and virtual presentations, reaching thousands of teens each
year; and health class curriculum that reaches 8th and 9th graders with
dating abuse resources.
Any Mecklenburg County resident who would like more information on LoveSpeaksOut resources or presentations can email CSSPrevention@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.
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