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Reflecting on Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Changing Perspective

Fresno County has the highest domestic violence rates in California, with only 12% of cases involving married individuals. This challenges outdated views of abuse as a marital issue. Intimate partner violence increasingly affects younger individuals, with 13% of survivors aged 13–25 and 23% identifying as male.

The Marjaree Mason Center is addressing this crisis by opening a new $21 million facility to provide comprehensive services and prevention programs. Through community efforts and early intervention, Fresno is working to break generational cycles of abuse and build a safer future for all.

Safety Planning

Safety planning can be challenging, but we hope this list helps guide you through this stressful and life-changing time. Remember, we are here for you 💜 Please never risk your safety or your children’s by trying to gather items in an unsafe environment. If you ever feel you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Get Involved

Join the Marjaree Mason Center in recognizing Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) this February with a number of events and social media campaigns you can support to get involved and encourage healthy relationships for the teens in your life and local youth. Learn how you can be part of making meaningful change and join the Marjaree Mason Center's efforts to create a community free of domestic violence.

Teen Dating Violence In Our Community

Our community recently saw the third domestic violence homicide of a teenager in the last 14 months. This cannot continue. The Marjaree Mason Center urges the community to take action against teen dating violence by having conversations with the young people in their lives and equipping themselves on how to recognize red flags or warning signs.