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The dancers wore makeup to depict domestic violence. (Courtesy SLG Dance Company)
MORICHES, NY A Long Island-based dance company raised more than $1,000 in the fight against domestic violence.
The event was planned to mark in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, which takes place in February.
Subscribe Studies show that approximately 10 percent of adolescents report being the victim of physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner during the previous year, Youth.gov said.
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Girls are more apt to suffer long-term impacts after the abuse, including suicide attempts, drug addiction, and eating disorders, Youth.gov said, adding that the patterns of abusive relationships are often carried forward into the future.
The Child and Family Center’s Domestic Violence Program is set to host its fourth annual “Night of Expression” art exhibit on Saturday, Feb. 27, in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
The event will showcase artwork and poetry from local students as they stand in solidarity with their peers against dating violence and advocate for healthy relationships.
Residents are encouraged to tune in for an evening of awareness, art, poetry, empowerment and more. The exhibit will stream live at 7:00 p.m. on the Child and Family Center’s YouTube page.
This event is open to the whole community and for all ages.
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