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Relationship Remix Flash Mob

March 8, 2012

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Young people are speaking out against teen dating violence through dance. Here is a video of a flash mob at Peace Over Violence’s Violence-Free Teens conference held last month. Across the country, young people

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Youth over teen dating violence

February 22, 2012

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Over 200 people gathered at last week’s Violence-Free Teens Conference organized by Peace Over Violence.  In its fourth year, this conference brings together prevention educators, teachers, parents, and especially youth, to share ideas and resources to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships and communities. Through theater, flash mobs, presentations, policy and networking I

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National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month events online

February 14, 2012

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The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence is hosting three events in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month. The first will share strategies for advocates to engage youth through social media, and the second and third will highlight the critical role of parents and caregivers in preventing and responding to teen dating

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

February 1, 2012

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Today marks the beginning of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.  In February, there will be activities throughout the country addressing violence in young people’s relationships.  I appreciate that this month is not only about awareness, but includes a focus on prevention.  This is a time to take action.  During this month there will

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LAUSD votes to start dating-violence program

October 12, 2011

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Yesterday, the LAUSD Board voted unanimously on a resolution aimed at preventing teen dating violence and creating prevention strategies in schools. This vote comes after 17-year-old Cindi Santana was stabbed to death in a courtyard at her LA-area high school. Her ex-boyfriend, Abraham Lopez, allegedly stabbed her. Another student and a dean were also stabbed

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Twitter Town Hall on preventing teen dating violence

October 7, 2011

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PreventConnect.org In this podcast, I talked with Juley Fulcher, from Break the Cycle, talks about the upcoming Twitter Town Hall about primary prevention of teen dating violence. Sponsored by VAWnet and the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, the Twitter Town Hall will have people tweet about how to make healthy relationships cool for youth

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