Dating Violence Prevention Campaign
Dating Violence Prevention Campaign
According to recent research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of four 8th and 9th graders reports being a victim of dating violence. Even more startling, many adolescents do not grasp the seriousness of dating abuse. CDC research shows that a majority of young people think that emotional and verbal abuse are "normal" parts of relationships. To increase positive relationship behaviors and healthy relationships among young people ages 11-14, CDC's Division of Violence Prevention is launching a nationwide campaign entitled, "Choose Respect." For more information about the campaign and how you can help launch it in your community at no cost, visit http://www.chooserespect.org/. The materials on the website include a Teacher's Guide, a Community Action Kit including a section for schools, a downloadable 13 minute video, sample radio and TV PSAs, and fact sheets, among others.
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