February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) and the Family Violence Center (FVC) at Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is working to help teens recognize the signs of abusive behavior in dating relationships and know what to do if they see or experience it. This year’s TDVAM theme, chosen by Love is Respect, a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, is “Talk About It,” and encourages conversations with young people about what constitutes healthy […]
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February Dedicated as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Today is the first day of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)! Each year, the entire month of February is dedicated to raising awareness about Teen Dating Violence (TDV). This month, which is honored nation-wide, is essentially a call to action to shatter the silence and engage in difficult conversations. Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) in conjunction with our Family Violence Center, is pleased to share with you our 2021 TDVAM Toolkit (please see attached). In […]