Teen Dating Violence Prevention
for Parents & Community Members
Good news - Preventing abuse is possible! It starts with empowering our youth with the knowledge and resources to know the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. YOU can make a difference by starting a conversation about dating today!
Tech Tools
Technology plays a significant role in the lives of teenagers today, and it is important to understand how it can impact their relationships. Here are some tech tools that can help you address teen dating violence:
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Safety Apps for Devices: The "PROTECT" app for educating teens and parents on how to be digitally savvy, The "Bark" app for monitoring devices, and "Covenant Eyes" for protecting children from pornography.
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Digital Literacy: Promote digital literacy among teenagers by discussing healthy online behaviors, consent, and the importance of maintaining boundaries in digital communication. Click the button below to learn more about what parents and caregivers need to know about AI and "Deepfakes".
Media Awareness
Media plays a significant role in shaping our understanding of relationships. By promoting media awareness, we can help teenagers critically analyze and challenge unhealthy relationship portrayals. Here are some tips:
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Engage in Conversation: Watch TV shows, movies, or music videos together and discuss the dynamics of the relationships portrayed. Encourage your teenager to question and challenge unrealistic or harmful behaviors.
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Media Literacy Resources: There are many media literacy resources online. The button below takes you to commonsense.org with family tips on helping 6th through 12th graders in spoting fake news and decoding media.