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How Break the Cycle Celebrated Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month<\/a><\/h1>\n
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February 24, 2016<\/span><\/div>\n
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This past month was Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and to celebrate healthy relationships, we planned some fantastic activities throughout the entire month alongside loveisrespect, our partnership with the National Domestic Violence Hotline. In case you missed it, here are… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How Love = Setting Boundaries<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
February 17, 2016<\/span><\/div>\n
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This year\u2019s teenDVmonth theme is how love means setting boundaries, so we decided to share some of the basics on how a healthy relationship means that both dating partners set boundaries with each other.What are Relationship Boundaries?<\/p>\n

When we talk about boundaries, we mean all kinds of… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What Makes a Dating Relationship Healthy for Young People?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
February 10, 2016<\/span><\/div>\n
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For young people, dating relationships are new and exciting uncharted territory. What does a healthy relationship mean, exactly? What skills should young people work on together with their dating partner? And what makes a relationship unhealthy or abusive?Communication in a Healthy… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month!<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
February 01, 2016<\/span><\/div>\n
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and we have tons of amazing activities planned all month long. Help us celebrate healthy relationships and join us in taking action to help spread awareness and prevent dating violence! Here\u2019s how you can help:It\u2019s Time to Talk is… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Importance of Youth Voices<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
January 25, 2016<\/span><\/div>\n
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Amidst po boys and jazz musicians, the Garden District and the French Quarter, a powerful group of people came together with a common goal: to better equip themselves and their communities to end sexual and domestic violence, dating and stalking. In early December 2015, Break the Cycle\u2019s Training… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Talking to Your Child About Campus Sexual Assault<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
January 20, 2016<\/span><\/div>\n
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The problem of sexual assault on campus continues to persist and make headlines in the news. But if you have a child and you think, \u201cthey don\u2019t care what I say,\u201d or \u201cthey don\u2019t want to hear me talk about that,\u201d you\u2019re wrong. Whether your teen is still choosing which school they\u2019ll go to in the fall… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Link Between Drug Addiction and Dating Violence<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
January 13, 2016<\/span><\/div>\n
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Experiencing unhealthy or abusive relationship behaviors is already a very difficult situation, but alcohol and drugs can only make it worse. While there has been a general decline over the last two decades in the use of illicit drugs among teens, it\u2019s still an issue, and it\u2019s important to know how… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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9 Things You Can Do to Promote Healthy Relationships in 2016<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
January 06, 2016<\/span><\/div>\n
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2016 is here, and while last year\u2019s news has brought issues like sexual assault and dating violence into the spotlight, now is the time for action. Anyone can become an advocate to end dating violence, including you! Here are nine things you can do this year to promote healthy relationships:1…. Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How to Break Up Peacefully <\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
December 16, 2015<\/span><\/div>\n
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When people start dating, new emotions are very intense. No one goes into a relationship thinking about when the tide will turn and you have to start thinking about breaking up. \u00a0But at some point your feelings may fade and be replaced with a feeling that you should break up. So how can you… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Why Donating to Break the Cycle Is Important<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
December 02, 2015<\/span><\/div>\n
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At Break the Cycle, we strive everyday to help educate, promote, and spread awareness of healthy relationships behaviors for young people. And we know you believe this is a worthy cause, too. That’s why we’re asking you to consider donating to Break the Cycle.Your funds help our organization do… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Gratitude: Looking at What to Be Thankful for in a Relationship<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
November 24, 2015<\/span><\/div>\n
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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we wanted to take a moment and give thanks to what we’re grateful for in our partners and healthy relationships. See what the Break the Cycle staff had to say!Charlotte Keenan, Staff Attorney:<\/p>\n

I am thankful for trust and\u00a0open communication… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Warning Signs of Abuse: Name Calling<\/span><\/div>\n
November 11, 2015<\/span><\/div>\n
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Everyone jokes around and teases their family and friends, as well as in dating relationships. However, there\u2019s a line between being playful and insensitive or mean. What happens when \u201cteasing\u201d goes too far?One of the biggest red flags of an unhealthy or abusive relationship is name calling. By… Read More<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Break the Cycle Roundup on National Domestic Violence Awareness Month<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
November 03, 2015<\/span><\/div>\n
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This past October, we were busy participating in National Domestic Violence Awareness Month events across the country, raising awareness and educating youth, parents and community members! Check out some of the amazing conferences, talks, and more we got to be a part of in this roundup of events to… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Teaching Your Teen to Manage Expectations, Anger and Resentment<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
September 30, 2015<\/span><\/div>\n
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As teenagers transition from preadolescence into adulthood, studies show there is “a substantial increase in the experience of negative emotions”. However, they may not have learned yet how to deal with these negative emotions in a constructive manner. One study suggests that teens who engage in an… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Teen Mom 2: Our NYAB Member responds<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
September 21, 2015<\/span><\/div>\n
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This week’s guest blog was written by National Youth Advisory Board member Tatsumi Romano. Tatsumi is seventeen years old and travels between New York City and Los Angeles as an actress. She has been on the board for one year and is a high school student.\u00a0She uses the arts platform to engage… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Getting Past the Honeymoon Phase<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
September 09, 2015<\/span><\/div>\n
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Ah, the \u201choneymoon period\u201d — that spark of magic where everything in a dating partner seems perfect. It\u2019s exciting, it\u2019s exhilarating, it\u2019s romantic! And then, the magic starts to fade. The wave of new discoveries slows down and we find ourselves in a relationship that doesn\u2019t feel shiny and new… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Back to School: How Well Do You Know the Warning Signs of Dating Violence?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
September 02, 2015<\/span><\/div>\n
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With school starting back up, so does the opportunity for new or continuing romances. While relationships or casual hookups can be exciting at first, it\u2019s extremely important to know the warning signs of dating violence. Recognizing these signs can help prevent a dating partner from becoming hurt… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Back to School: Report on Campus Sexual Assault<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
August 26, 2015<\/span><\/div>\n
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With over 120 colleges and universities now under investigation for their handling of sexual assault cases on campus, it\u2019s inordinately evident that the system needs to change. Fortunately, there are resources, experts and legislation available to help support survivors and advocates…. Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Back to School: Talking to Teens About Sex and Sexual Assault<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
August 20, 2015<\/span><\/div>\n
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As your teenager heads off to school, they\u2019re walking into a maze of adolescent experiences waiting to happen, including dating and sex. If you talk to your teen about sex and sexuality, they might react indignantly or recoil in horror (\u201cMom! Dad! Gross!\u201d). Young people are often hesitant to open… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Back to School: Defining Consent in Sexual Relationships<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
August 06, 2015<\/span><\/div>\n
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The idea of sexual consent continues to dominate the news. California and New York have recently signed or are in the middle of discussions on “yes means yes” bills, which would require both partners to give “affirmative consent” before performing sexual acts with each other. Over for the… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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