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What is Teen Dating Violence?

What is Teen Dating Violence?
Teen Dating Violence is defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors used to exert control and power over a dating partner. It can affect anyone, regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation, and it often starts in subtle ways. Teen dating violence can manifest in various forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, or digital abuse.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Empowering Teens to Build Healthy Relationships
Every February, we observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a time to reflect on the importance of fostering healthy relationships and raising awareness about the dangers of teen dating violence (TDV). According to studies, 1 in 3 teens will experience some form of dating abuse, and the effects can be long-lasting, impacting their emotional well-being and future relationships. It's crucial that we come together as a community to educate teens, parents, and adults about the signs of TDV, how to prevent it, and how to support those who may be experiencing it.
Support The Marjaree Mason Center This Giving Tuesday!
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement unleashing the power of generosity to transform communities. At the Marjaree Mason Center, we continue to provide life-saving crisis response, emergency and longer term shelter, child advocacy, legal advocacy, prevention and education, and essential resources to individuals and families escaping domestic violence.
Your generosity helps us offer safety, support, and empowerment to survivors right here in our own community. Your support changes lives.
LAST CHANCE TO DONATE! MATCH OPPORTUNITY: NOW - December 1st
Long-time supporter of the Marjaree Mason Center, The Isnardi Foundation, who previously made a donation which is being honored by naming our new building the Isnardi Foundation Building, has committed an additional $1 million in matching funds in order to inspire a second public fundraising campaign to finish fundraising for this project.
Every donation made now through December 1 toward the Courage Takes Root capital campaign will be matched up to $1 MILLION!