Please READ and share this father's story of his daughter lost to Dating Violence! EDUCATE your children!

Thanks to Love is Not Abuse, I read this heartfelt story of a father's dedication to educating youth about the dangers of dating violence. The signs of violence were there but ignored! Please all parents of children ages 10-18 educate your kids on the red flags and dangers of unhealthy relationships. Take the time to talk to your teens and share this article with them. There is great courage in this father's ability to forgive. I don't think that I could embrace the killer's family and show such compassion. Thank you to the Astley family for this story and inspiration.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/style/2014/06/05/parents-find-cause-honor-cherished-lost-life/HjayajgEL2QyzcJjjqgZCM/story.html

For more information on red flags of dating violence and how to talk to your children please visit the following links:
http://www.breakthecycle.org/sites/default/files/hanbook_-_parents_of_teen_0.pdf

http://www.theredflagcampaign.org/index.php/dating-violence/red-flags-for-abusive-relationships/

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