However, February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a month set aside to help bring an often-hidden topic out in the open. Therapy Director Maura Jarldane says the first step in prevention is understanding what teen dating violence is, why it happens, and what it means for people involved. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly one in 11 female students have reported dating violence in the last year alone. Jarldane says unhealthy relationships can start early and last a lifetime, but there is such thing as healthy teenage love. If you or someone who know is experiencing dating violence, there are resources that can help.

Source: The Nation February 12, 2022 02:00 UTC