Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) takes place every February. This is an issue that impacts everyone – not just teens – but their parents, teachers, friends and communities. We have the power to address this serious issue, together. We can do this by promoting safe, healthy relationships through conversation and programming.
Nationwide, youth age 12 to 19 experience the highest rates of rape and sexual assault. Studies show that approximately 10% of adolescents report being the victim of physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner during the previous year. Girls are particularly vulnerable to experiencing violence in their relationships and are more likely to suffer long-term behavioral and health consequences, including suicide attempts, eating disorders, and drug use.
Adolescents in abusive relationships often carry these unhealthy patterns of violence into future relationships. Indeed, children who are victimized or witness violence frequently bring this experience with them to the playground, the classroom, later into teen relationships and, ultimately, they can end up the victims and perpetrators of adult intimate partner violence.
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COVID C.A.R.E. BALL
The Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies presents the NON-Traditional C.A.R.E. Ball 2021. This year there is no fancy gala, or elegant three course meal. There is no open bar or dancing the night away. But your donations and support have never been more important to survivors in Charlotte County. This year we are asking our supporters to become sponsors of C.A.R.E. Find out more ››
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We Want to Hear from YOU!
C.A.R.E. would like to hear from you! We are looking for community needs for our outreach program. Is there a topic you would like to know more about? Did you know that C.A.R.E. offers educational presentations to local businesses? Would you like to have us at your next event? Let us know by emailing admin@carefl.org
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Black History Month
Black Women and Domestic Violence Show More
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Call: 941-639-5499
Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs—creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice.
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American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. When we take care of #OurHeartsas part of our self-care we set an example for those around us to do the same. Find out more ››
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Quote of the Month
“If you are always trying to be normal, you’ll never know how amazing you can be”
Maya Angelou
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