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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Relationships today look different than they did even a decade ago — especially for teens. Smartphones, texting, and social media are a big part of how young people connect, express affection, and navigate their relationships. But technology can be used for care , connection , and community  — or it can become a tool for control, harassment, and digital abuse. That’s why digital safety is a crucial piece of healthy relationship education t

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month – February 10 Today, our team at Branches is wearing orange in honor of Wear Orange Day , a nationwide initiative during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. You’ll see us sharing a collage of our staff dressed in orange as a visible reminder that everyone deserves safe, respectful, and healthy relationships—especially our teens. Teen dating violence is more common than many people realize. According to love is respect , 1 in 3 U.S. teens

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month , a time to raise awareness about how abuse can show up in young people’s relationships. While teens may not live together or share finances like adults, they still experience domestic violence — and the impact can be just as serious and lasting. Teen dating violence happens when one person uses power and control to harm, intimidate, or manipulate their partner. It can occur in any type of relationship and affects teens of all

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about stalking and the lasting impact it has on survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. One of the greatest — and least known — safety tools available is the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP). What Is the Address Confidentiality Program? The Address Confidentiality Program is a state-run safety program that helps survivors keep their physical address private. I