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Hey, February! Let's kick off the month with positivity and awareness! February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a time to stand up against unhealthy relationships. 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men who experienced rape, physical violence, and stalking by an intimate partner first experienced some form of partner violence between 11 and 17 years of age. Join us in spreading love, respect, and raising awareness, because every teen deserves a healthy relationship!
We’re excited to announce the 2024 theme for TDVAM is “Love Like That.” Selected by the love is respect Youth Council, “Love Like That,” illuminates what “that” means regarding healthy and unhealthy relationships. Teens and young adults express their love for one another in many ways, which differ from person to person or community. All expressions of love are valid. However, the essential aspect of “Love Like That” calls on us all to create a world of positive actions to express and show healthy love in various ways. Here at NEWS we plan a busy month of prevention activities and presentations. This year we will be holding #orange4love tabling events at six middle/high schools in Napa Valley. Many of these events
are coordinated with school clubs, youth groups, and after school programs. Look at the Events below for dates.
Remember if you or someone you love needs support or advice we offer confidential YOUth Matter Healthy Relationship Coaching at 13 local middle and high school Wellness Centers. Access our online Self-Referral Form HERE to be put in touch directly with our YOUth Matter coaching staff! Carla Adrade-Maston, Youth Prevention Services Manager
DA Window Display from February 1st though 29th
Wear Orange Day Tuesday February 6th
Self-Love Day Friday February 9th
La Cheve Painting Day Saturday February 24th from 2-3pm
Throughout Month: Tabling and youth outreach on six school campuses around Napa County: Justin Sienna, Napa High School, American Canyon High School, New Tech High School, Silverado Middle School, Valley Oak High School
For more information about these events, please visit our TDVAM 2024 webpage HERE.
Orange4Love Conchas at La Cheve!
Join our #orange4love partner, La Cheve Bakery and Brews, at 376 Soscol Ave in Napa, and grab an orange concha to show your support! La Cheve will be baking orange conchas February 1st through 5th to bring awareness to Teen Dating Violence. So stop by La Cheve and pick some up!
If you are experiencing abuse or would just like some information, please call our help line, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
THANKFUL FOR OUR SUPPORTERS!
NEWS Community Champion
F&M Bank – Youth Violence Prevention Ally
Are you a local business passionate about supporting survivors? To learn how you can become a NEWS Community Champion sponsor, check out our website HERE!
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