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Teen Dating Violence Prevention
| What is Dating Violence? |
The physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse of a partner (or ex-partner) for the purpose of gaining power and control over that person. Dating violence can include:
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| If you are a teen who needs help |
- DVIS/Call Rape 918.743.5763
- National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1.866.331.9474
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| For an educational program on dating violence |
- Call Youth Services 918.582.0061
Youth Services in partnership with DVIS/Call Rape offers a teen dating violence prevention program called, “Love Shouldn’t Hurt!” to increase awareness and prevent dating violence by identifying the problem using prevention education that is directed toward youth, parents, educators and youth workers.
For information on having the "Love Shouldn't Hurt!" program brought to your group or classroom, contact Michael Merryman, 918.382.4429 or click here.
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