How to prevent teen dating violence, empower survivors

How to prevent teen dating violence, empower survivors
In this Feb. 11, 2011 file photo, decorated T-shirts hang during Barry University’s College Brides Walk, to bring awareness of domestic and dating violence in Miami. February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. J Pat Carter, File / AP Photo
How to prevent teen dating violence, empower survivors
In this Feb. 11, 2011 file photo, decorated T-shirts hang during Barry University’s College Brides Walk, to bring awareness of domestic and dating violence in Miami. February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. J Pat Carter, File / AP Photo

How to prevent teen dating violence, empower survivors

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February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day. It’s also a month dedicated to raising awareness around teen dating violence, which affects millions of young people in the U.S.

Reset checks in with two organizations about how the issue impacts lifelong health and well-being, and how teens can build healthy relationships from the start.

GUESTS: Felicia Jia, youth and young adult organizer at KAN-WIN

Chidori Lively, prevention program supervisor at Sarah’s Inn