February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) Program, in the Family and Youth Services Bureau, is proud to support this year’s public awareness campaigns, webinars, social media events, blogs, radio shows, etc. coordinated by our grantees and partners to promote healthy adolescent relationships. Our FVPSA program team will spend this month educating and informing our target audiences with an extensive communications effort infused with engaging content and resources, as well as extensive marketing of Domestic Violence Resource Network (DVRN)-sponsored events that provide essential investment in our youth's public health.
We all can do #1Thing to create safe and empowering spaces for youth! Learn more at Decreasing Teen Violence Online | That's Not Cool ! Nationally, there are many opportunities for you to support and stand in partnership with youth. Can you please help us spread the word?
Nationally, there are many opportunities for you to support and stand in partnership with youth. Can you please help us spread the word?
Featured Activity: Wear orange and join FVPSA on February 23, for a virtual panel discussion, "The Intersection of Teen Dating Violence, Human Trafficking, and Vulnerable You." Panelists will explore the relationship between human trafficking and teen dating violence on youth with particular emphasis on historically marginalized and underserved populations—including LGBTQ, African American, Latino, and Native American youth—along with promising prevention and intervention tactics. For information, contact Tya Johnson at Tya.Johnson@acf.hhs.gov or Trevor Pedro at Trevor.Pedro@acf.hhs.gov.
2022 TDVAM Calendar of Events (PDF)
2022 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Activities
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Poetry Contest (Ujima): February 4-9 Teens and youth (ages 13-24) can submit original poems or written pieces highlighting the hallmarks of healthy dating and realities of teen dating violence. Entries should be emailed to ujimainfo@ujimacommunity.org; students are not required to disclose personal information and may remain anonymous if preferred. First, second, and third-place winning entries will be posted on Ujima’s social media. Publish date February 18. |
ujimainfo@ujimacommunity.org |
Wear Orange Day: February 8 Join individuals around the nation in wearing orange on Tuesday, February 8! Wear Orange Day aims to raise awareness of teen dating abuse and send the message that abuse will not be tolerated. Take a picture wearing orange and post on social media with the hashtags #TDVAM2022 #Orange4Love #HealthyRelationshipsAreLearned and tag @DVCCCT. |
Various social media |
Instagram Live Black Love Day Event (Ujima): 3:30 p.m. ET, February 11 Ujima will feature Dr. Selena Rodgers, founding director, Master of Social Work, York College, CUNY (invited) on Instagram Live for a conversation about the importance of Black love. |
https://www.instagram.com/ujimacommunity |
Rez Dating (National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center): 1:00 p.m. PT, February 16 In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the NIWRC invites guests to an interactive webinar to learn about what teen dating violence is, why it happens, and where to go for help if you or a friend are experiencing it. Hopi activist Lexie James will share her lived experience and how she navigated her environment. Discussion will focus on the intersection of intergenerational trauma and the modern occurrence of dating and intimate partners violence in Indian Country. Exploring healthy relationships and boundaries from an indigenous perspective is also an important part of this presentation. |
https://www.niwrc.org/tdvam-webinar-rez-dating |
Coffee and Conversation (Ujima): 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ET, February 16 Join Ujima’s Teen and Youth Engagement (TYE) Advisory Board for a live discussion on Zoom about students’ current perceptions on dating relationships and protective factors. Panelists will feature several student members of the TYE board. |
https://bit.ly/TDVAMWHATSTHETEA |
Talk about Gender Stereotypes (Love Is Respect): February 17 Join Love Is Respect for an Instagram Live conversation on gender stereotypes. |
https://www.instagram.com/loveisrespectofficial |
Ujima Talks Mini Podcasts: February 21, 23, 25 The Ujima Talks will feature speakers for mini podcasts that will discuss their work with tens and youth. |
https://ujimacommunity.org/podcast/ |
OCSE Responsible Parenting Grantees Discussion - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET, February 24 Learning Community Call with the theme CDC Dating Matters. |
https://acf-hhs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1615764911 |
2022 Latin@ Youth Conference (Esperanza United): 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET, February 26 Activities will focus on this year’s theme, Find Your Poder (Power), Find Your Comunidad (Community). |
https://esperanzaunited.org/en/event/youth-conference/ |
Don’t Stop Talking (Love Is Respect): 3 p.m. CT, February 28 Join Love Is Respect and Esperanza United’s director of prevention, Ivette Izea Martinez, for an Instagram Live conversation. |
https://www.instagram.com/loveisrespectofficial |
SAFE Alliance's Expect Respect Program - 12:00 p.m. ET, February 28 Youth-led workshop aimed at adults who want to support the young people in their life and learn more about teen dating violence and how to prevent it. |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87664006352#success |
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Challenge (National Indigenous Women's Resource Center and Native Love) Starting February 1, teens and youth are encouraged to submit artwork themed around the question, "What are the qualities of a healthy relationship?" Participants can post artwork to social media and tag @NativeLoveIs or send email art files to nativelove@niwrc.org for a chance to win a prize pack. All entries must be received by February 28. |
https://www.niwrc.org/tdvam-challenge-22 |
Hope, Prevention and the Power of Young People Podcast On this podcast, PreventConnect talks with Arlene Vassell of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Angela Lee of love is respect about the power of youth to prevent teen dating violence and the role of mainstream agencies and organizations to support youth, teens, and young adults. |
http://www.preventconnect.org/2021/01/hope-prevention-and-the-power-of-young-people-teen-dating-violence-awareness-month-2021/ |
NRCDV Radio Podcast: Joy, Pride & Passion of Youth Activism Young people have always been a crucial part of movement building and organizing. In this NRCDV Radio podcast production, host Lamar Greene explores the pride, passion, creativity, and joy of youth activism. Lamar speaks to Celeste Iroha, Kaloni James and Deborah Austin about how community care and action expands how we look at prevention, and how digital activism has challenged traditional social, economic, and political norms. |
https://www.niwrc.org/tdvam-challenge-22 |
Need help? Discussing dating violence and abuse is never easy which is why LoveIsRespect.org , the National Domestic Violence Hotline , and StrongHearts Native Hotline are available for anyone who needs support. Should you or someone you know need help talking about dating violence or abuse, please reach out to a hotline or helpline for support.