Troy Youth Assistance… Teen Relationships Talk Nov. 19

Troy Youth Assistance and Haven Present Healthy Teen Relationships Talk Nov. 19
(TYA Press release, Nov. 15, 2014)
Did you know…
~1 in 3 adolescents in the US is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner
~81% of parents believe that teen dating violence is not an issue, or admit they don’t know if it is an issue or not
~Only 33% of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse
(Source: loveisrespect.org)
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 Troy Youth Assistance presents our new program: Healthy Teen Relationships, presented by Kathryn Kucyk, Prevention Educator at HAVEN and Megan Widman, Director of Social Action at HAVEN. Presenters will meet separately with adults and with youth.
This will be an engaging and interactive discussion about dating and relationships, including:
~messages that the media gives about relationships
~characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships
~how technology affect our relationships
~how to support friends or family who are in unhealthy or abusive relationships
~how to get involved as a leader in your community
 
Talk takes place Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 from 7pm – 9pm at the Troy Fire and Police Training Center, 4850 John R. Road, Troy.
 
Reservations preferred: 248-823-5095 or email: troyyouthassistance@troy.k12.mi.us.

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