February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Happy Valentines Day! ❤ February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. 1 in 3 teens have experienced some form of abuse in a dating relationship. Love has many definitions but it should never mean abuse. There are many ways to raise awareness and get involved in promoting healthy relationships this month including participating in #respectweek2017 .
Love should always be about respect! Please visit loveisrespect.org for more information and resources on #teendvmonth

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