In the News: Teen Dating and Domestic Violence
The recent Chris Brown and Rihanna domestic violence case has been circulating through the headlines, including the New York Times‘ disturbing article about young women’s reactions to the story.
Their reaction begs the larger question, how do we teach our children and teenagers daughters and sons about domestic violence? How do you communicate the severity of the crime? How do you help them understand the signals of domestic violence? How do you teach them to "Ring the Bell"?
The threats and possibility of domestic violence also exist in teenage dating, and organizations such as Break the Cycle and Women’s Law teach and empower youth to recognize signs of domestic violence.
Watch the following public service announcement about teen dating violence and let us know what you think.
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