February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), and this month-long campaign is dedicated to raising awareness about teen dating abuse.
Every February, young people and their loved ones join together across the country for a national effort to raise awareness about the issue of teen dating violence. Dating violence is more common than people think, especially among teens and young adults. One in three teens in the US will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults. Teens may not be aware that they are in an abusive relationship simply because they don’t recognize what’s happening as abuse.
Bringing awareness of teen dating violence.
To help bring awareness to the problem of teen dating violence, DVSSP is hosting a video contest sponsored by First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County.
- Students in grades 7-12 are invited to enter the contest, and cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place videos.
- The video should raise awareness of teen dating violence and promote healthy and safe relationships.
- The Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Video Contest will be open to students in Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties.
- The winning videos may be shared on DVSSP’s website and social media sites. They may also be shared at community events and presentations.
For more information, contact Taylor at tr@peacefromdv.org or at 724-223-5477.
