Dating Violence 101
What is Dating Violence? Dating violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors used to exert power and control over a dating partner. A Pattern of Behavior Calling dating violence a pattern doesn’t mean...
View ArticleLet Your Heart Rule
Does Your Relationship Rule? The Healthy Relationship Quiz Everyone deserves to be in a safe and healthy relationship. Do you know if your relationship is as healthy as you deserve? Answer “yes” or...
View ArticleWarning Signs of Teen Dating Violence…
It starts with the words, “I love you,” and it ends with a punch in the face. It starts with the line, “It’s us against the world,” and it ends with her against the wall in tears. It starts with the...
View ArticleTalking About Teen Dating Violence/Abuse…
The rise of teen dating abuse and violence is rising faster than most expect. One major trend we have seen is the obsessiveness that young couples can have. Here are some ideas to be aware of: 1) Low...
View ArticleR-E-S-P-E-C-T, Teen Dating Violence: Education
One way to decrease the chances of teens being in an abusive relationship is to encourage kids to love themselves. Show teens respect. Let them know that it is important for other people to respect...
View ArticleVictims speak about teen-dating violence
Johanna Orozco, of Cleveland, a victim of teenage violence, spoke to a crowd of local counselors, teachers and teens at the YWCA on North Park Avenue in Warren. Orozco’s ex-boyfriend shot her in the...
View ArticleKnow the Facts About Who IS Lurking On the Internet…for Your Kids Sake
Kids on Facebook – Every parent, adult and child must be educated about internet safety. Please read, digest and share the following information with your loved ones and others. You never know how...
View ArticleWarning Signs of Teen Dating Violence…
Warning signs to watch out for teen dating violence include: sudden loss of interest in activities, low grades, changes in appetite, changes in sleep patterns, loss of regular friends and drastic...
View ArticleBook Release, Susan Murphy-Milano – Holding My Hand Through Hell…
Susan Murphy-Milano once again has gone over and beyond the call of duty in her most recent released book, Holding My Hand Through Hell. Susan, a “Success Survivor” herself of victimization and a well...
View ArticleMy Letter to Michelle Obama by Amy J. Matthews…
Dear Mrs. Obama: I am writing to you today because I respect you very much, and I know how important both the issues of Domestic Violence and the right of everyone to have Affordable Health Care are...
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