Sexual abuse is when someone persuades, forces, or coerces their partner to engage in sexual activity—for any reason. It can happen in many ways, and it's important to know that it is never acceptable.
Data from CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey in 2021 indicated that among U.S. high school students who reported dating during the 12 months before the survey about 1 in 10 experienced sexual dating violence.
Read MoreVerbal and emotional abuse includes a range of non-physical behaviors that an abusive partner uses to manipulate or control you. This can include insults, threats, constant criticism, or belittling comments that aim to damage your self-esteem and sense of self-worth. The intention behind these actions is to gain power and control over you, often instilling a sense of fear.
Read MoreFebruary is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and it's an important time to talk about an issue many teens face today: digital abuse. This type of abuse happens when someone misuses technology to bully, harass, stalk, or intimidate their partner.
Read MoreBrain Injury Awareness Month is a dedicated period for recognizing the causes and raising awareness to eliminate the stigma surrounding brain injuries. It is also a time to recognize those with brain injuries related to domestic violence and let them know they are not alone. Violence directed at the head, neck, and face can have long-lasting consequences. Any time you are hurt in this way, it should be taken seriously.
Read MoreEach February, Journey Center raises awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts. This is an issue that impacts everyone, not just teens, but their parents, friends and communities as well. This year’s theme, “Love Like That,” amplifies the voices of teens and young adults by supporting and uplifting positive, healthy, and safe relationships and calls on all of us to create a world free of relationship abuse.
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