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Program to build teen relationships launches today
October 22, 2009 | The Wichita Eagle
A four-year project to help youths develop healthy relationships kicks off today at the Murdock Theatre.The Start Strong Wichita event starts at 3:30 p.m. and includes live music from the band Feels Good. It will culminate in a march around the Historic County Courthouse to raise awareness for healthy relationships and teen dating violence prevention. › more
Start Strong, high school students to promote healthy relationships today at local junior highs
October 22, 2009 | Idaho Statesman
Southwest Idaho teens are joining with Start Strong teen leaders across the country to create and orchestrate events as part of the national day to promote healthy relationships and prevent relationship violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. › more
Love and Peace: Let's Help Teens Put Them Together
October 22, 2009 | Women's E-News
Today, Oct. 22, marks the start of a major national initiative to define a healthy intimate-partner relationship. › more
Start Strong Austin
October 10, 2009 | myFox Austin
myFOXaustin(AUSTIN) - Austin is one of 11 cities to receive a $1 million dollar grant to help end teen dating violance. According to a 2006 National survey 1 in 3 teenagers say they know a friend who has been physically hurt by their dating partner. It's a shocking number that Barbara Ball says needs to be addressed. Sunday, on the steps of the Capitol, Ball joined other organizations to raise awareness. › more
President Obama Promotes Building Healthy Relationships as the Way to Prevent Relationship Violence
October 8, 2009
On October 1st, President Barack Obama announced the White House’s commitment to ending domestic violence in an official National Domestic Violence month proclamation. President Obama specifically spoke about educating youth on healthy relationships as the way to prevent violence. › more
Atlanta Program Aims To Stop Teen Dating Violence
September 30, 2009 | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Elizabeth Cardenas watched her friend’s boyfriend verbally and physically abuse her for two years. It was one of the most difficult times in her life, Cardenas said. › more
Health Watch: Teen Dating Violence
September 30, 2009 | My Fox Atlanta
It's a side of teenage life you don't often hear about, but each year thousands of young people are pushed, hit or harassed by someone they're dating. › more
Initiative targets local teens
September 10, 2009 | Idaho Press Tribune
Schools in Canyon County will be part of a $1 million initiative to promote healthy relationships among teens. › more
Idaho teens, parents can get help dealing with sexting, violence
September 9, 2009 | Idaho Statesman
The state will receive $1 million for the "Start Strong Idaho" project funded by the nonprofit Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. › more
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