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To raise awareness of and solutions to teen dating violence, President Obama has proclaimed that February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
As we observe this month, visit the following Web sites which provide comprehensive information about preventing dating violence and assisting victims:
The Loveisrespect.org Web site now features an interactive safety planning tool with tools designed to assist youth and young adults in customizing a safety plan online. A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that can help you avoid dangerous situations and know the best way to react when you’re in danger.
Additional Events. Search our National Calendar of Crime Victim Assisted-Related Events to learn about additional events related to Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Promote your organization’s event by adding it to our Calendar
The 2013 NCVRW Resource Guide is available online in both English and Spanish. Designed to help communities and victim assistance providers promote awareness of crime victim issues, the Guide includes educational content, campaign materials, artwork, and a theme DVD. New this year are three pre-produced 30-second PSAs addressing child sexual abuse, child sex trafficking, and elder financial fraud. The 2013 NCVRW Resource Guide (NCJ 239229) and Poster (PS000025) are also available to order through the Publications and Products section of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service Web site.
OVC has also begun releasing FY 2013 discretionary grant opportunities and has announced a request for proposals to produce the 2014 NCVRW Resource Guide. This competitive program will award one cooperative agreement of $350,000 to a nonprofit organization, faith- or community-based organization, or public agency to produce a comprehensive kit that will serve as a resource for the victims’ field to support efforts to heighten the public’s awareness of crime victim issues during NCVRW in April 2014 and throughout the year. Apply by March 13, 2013.
For additional information pertaining to NCVRW, visit our NCVRW Web site.
January 2013: National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
December 2012: National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
November 2012: National American Indian Heritage Month
October 2012: Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Commemorated in October
September 2012: Commemorating National Campus Safety Awareness Month
August 2012: Support for Oak Creek, Wisconsin and Aurora, Colorado, Shooting Victims
July 2012: National Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week
June 2012: National Internet Safety Month. World Elder Abuse Day. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Month
May 2012: OVC’s Online Gallery Presents Portraits of the 2012 Awardees
April 2012: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
March 2012: National Youth Violence Prevention Week
February 2012: Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
January 2012: National Stalking Awareness, Human Trafficking Awareness
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