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The LISD counselor pictured are Claudia Pozas, Teresa Reyes, Elsa Morales, LISD Director of Counseling and Guidance Rosina Silva, Angela Nishiyama and Rosa Vasquez./
Valentine’s day is a day to celebrate love and relationships with our significant others, be they boyfriends, girlfriends, best friends, husbands and wives, etc. However, it can also be a day to celebrate the love one has for oneself, and during the pandemic, understanding what a healthy relationship is and having good mental health is key to getting through the circumstances.
As February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness month, children from around the country are being informed of red flags in their own relationships and working on empowering them to seek the help they need.
Center for Family Justice s Deb Greenwood On Teen Dating Violence Awareness Written by Deb Greenwood
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and the following is a perspective on the topic penned by Deb Greenwood, president/CEO of the Bridgeport, CT-based Center for Family Justice.
February is the month of hearts, flowers, candy, and romance.
Beyond the sweet remembrances that can make this month so special, February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
That makes this month the perfect time for parents and guardians to begin a conversation with the adolescents in their lives about the importance of safe, healthy relationships.
SLG Dance Company Presents 'Dancers Against Violence' - Patchogue, NY - The virtual charity event will benefit L.I. Against Domestic Violence in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
In addition to Valentine’s Day with its focus on love and connection, February is also Teen Dating Awareness Month. Both of these topics are important from the perspective of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in the Heart of Texas.
CASA in the Heart of Texas is one of the 72 local programs in Texas that recruits, trains, and supports the high-quality local volunteers who, after taking an oath before a judge, become Advocates (CASAs) for children in the foster care system. CASAs provide a consistent presence for the child as they navigate through their time in care; they spend time with and get to know the child/children in order to learn their unique needs and strengths. They facilitate nurturing relationships for the child; help find, engage and strengthen a support network for the child and family; and focus on one child or sibling group at a time. Advocates take a trauma-informed approach; address mental, physical, and educational needs; work to ensure children’s safe