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Local teens and CODA speak out during National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

By WTHITV 10 02/04/2016

“… According to the Council on Domestic Abuse, Domestic violence can be defined as “A pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.” …”

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Hallucinogens may protect against domestic violence: study

By DNA 02/08/2016

“… Of the 56% of participants who reported using hallucinogens such as psilocybin or LSD, only 27% were arrested for later intimate partner violence, or IPV as opposed to 42% of the group who reported no hallucinogen use being arrested for IPV within seven years. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report-hallucinogens-may-protect-against-domestic-violence-study-2175254

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Domestic violence happens every day, not just during Super Bowl

By Fremonttribune.com 02/06/2016

“… today, February 5th, Governor Markell signed the proclamation declaring February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAPM). …”

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Okanagan Indian Band gains funds targeted at domestic violence

By Vernonmorningstar.com 02/04/2016

“… Approximately $65,000 is being delivered for OKIB’s unique ‘A Canoe Journey’ program, a three-day canoe journey ending at a traditional gathering place to build respectful relationships and work on skills to prevent conflict, abuse and violence. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/367749451.html

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#ThatsNotLove: Helping Teens Spot Signs of Relationship Abuse

By CNN 02/24/2016 

“(CNN )Looking back, Mattis Collier, now 20 and a junior at the University of South Carolina, can see all the warning signs.

‘It was a very quick relationship. I didn’t know him very well … but the jealousy, the rage, all of that stuff came pretty soon after,; said Collier about her ex-boyfriend, whom she started dating early in high school….”

Read the entire article: http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/24/health/teen-dating-abuse-thatsnotlove-one-love-foundation/index.html

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News from the Nation: Domestic violence

By The Times 02/03/2016

“…Facts like these lead the Cherokee Nation to found the One Fire victims advocacy group. One Fire offers victims of domestic violence a safe place to get help. The services provided by One Fire include advocacy, transitional housing and civil legal assistance. …”

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