White text on a pink background. Text: "Every February, we bring awareness to teen dating violence to stop dating abuse before it starts. So, what exactly is 'dating abuse'? The what, why & how of TDVAM." love is respect logo.
White text on a pink background. Text: "Dating abuse is a patterrn of destructive behaviors that exert power and control over a dating partner. While we define dating violence as a pattern, that doesn't mean the first instance of abuse is not dating violence. It just recognizes that dating violence usually involves a series of abusive behaviors over time. Abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, financial, digital, and stalking." love is respect logo.
White text on a pink background. Text: "What is TDVAM? Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) is held throughout February as a way to bring together teens and thoose who support them in a national effort to raise awareness to teen dating violence. Organizations and schools nationwide organize efforts to raise awareness every February, creating a movement of passionate, informed individuals making a diifference." love is respect logo.
White text on a pink background. Text: "How do I get involved during TDVAM?We encourage everyone to get involved and help raise awareness. We recognize the power that each one of us has in making a difference. You can host an event at your school, talk to your friends about dating violence, or help make sure others know about love is respect!" love is respect logo.
Each February, young people nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual month-long push focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts. Join us by using the hashtag #RespectThat