The Teen Dating Violence Prevention program is presented in collaboration with the YWCA’s Family Violence Prevention Project (FVPP).   The FVPP’s school-based initiative provides classroom instruction, community awareness campaigns, in-service trainings and intervention programs throughout the Greater Cincinnati area.   

The ten-session classroom curriculum “Safe Dates” engages students in activities and discussions about current teen dating violence issues. Classroom instruction focuses on de-mystifying common myths about dating violence and provides opportunities for the students to ask anonymous questions. 

Topics include:

• How to Identify Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship

• How to Help a Friend who is experiencing dating violence

• Understanding Gender Stereotypes which addresses gender roles in our society and media images that can contribute to unrealistic expectations in dating relationships. 

• Power and Control in Relationships

• Why Do People Stay in Unhealthy Relationships?

• Sexual Harassment

• Healthy Communication

• Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Dating

In May 2010, “Is This Love?” A short video was debut that highlights student learning of the Family Violence Prevention Project. The video features students from Taft and Oyler High Schools who volunteered to answer questions about what they’ve learned from their participation in “Safe Dates”.  
 

For more information about Teen Dating Violence Prevention, contact Erin McNew: 513-766-3328, emcnew@jfscinti.org 

For additional information about programs of the Family Violence Prevention Project visit www.embracehope.org or contact Kristin Shrimplin at 513-361-2144, kshrimplin@YWCACIN.ORG  
 

Additional resources about Teen Dating Violence Prevention:

• National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (www.loveisrespect.org) 888.331.9471
   

• YWCA Hotline:  888.872.9259
   

• On facebook visit “love Cincinnati”

Learn about other Domestic Violence Prevention Education and Support initiatives at Jewish Family Service