February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in the USA

High school is a time when many adolescents begin to explore the world of dating. These first romantic relationships are developmentally significant as they can help adolescents build the interpersonal and resilience skills needed to navigate romantic relationships throughout their lives. However, not all teen dating relationships are healthy, carrying consequences that last long into adulthood.

These recent CSN resources can be used to guide the work of states and jurisdictions by informing where and how to focus programs and strategies to prevent and reduce teen dating violence.

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