Daily Archives: February 6, 2013

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

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From press release:

In Virginia, 12.1% of high school students have been hit, slapped or physically hurt on purpose by their boyfriend or girlfriend during the past 12 months (10.7% male and 13.4% female). The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey reports “1 in 5 women and nearly 1 in 7 men who ever experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner, first experienced some form of intimate partner violence between 11 and 17 years of age.” Beside physical injury, teen dating violence can lead to adverse health outcomes and increase unhealthy behaviors.

Visit the Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month website to learn what youth and concerned adults can do to address this issue – http://www.teendvmonth.org/

The Virginia Department of Health’s Teen Dating Violence Prevention program provides information, training, and resources on dating violence prevention to professionals working with youth, teens, and college students.

Click here for a list of available national resources on Teen Dating Violence.

Former President Clinton At Landmark Theater on Friday

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As part of the Richmond Forum series, former President Clinton will be speaking at the Landmark Theater on Friday. The title of his lecture is “Embracing Our Common Humanity”.

Blurb from Landmark Theater page:

2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the inauguration of William Jefferson Clinton as the 42nd President of the United States of America. Today, President Clinton is a powerful voice for progress around the world as he shares his unique insights and observations with audiences around the world. President Clinton’s public speeches describe the challenge of globalization, emphasize our growing interdependence, and point the way toward a common future based on shared goals and values.
President Clinton’s presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A.