Office on Violence Against Women Recognizes Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Teen dating violence can include physical and psychological abuse, sexual abuse, harassment, and stalking. A new blog posted by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) honors the month-long observance and raises awareness about the prevalence of teen dating violence and stalking.

Resources:

• Visit OJJDP's webpage on Trauma's Impact on Children Exposed to Violence.
• Access teen dating violence resources from the National Criminal Justice Reference Service.