A tool frequently used by Domestic Violence advocates is the Power and Control Wheel. The information on this simple illustration guides the conversation when an advocate is visiting with a client trying to discern what type of abuse the client is experiencing. And it can be eye opening for clients seeing in “black and white” that their experiences are validated, and that people do truly understand what they are living through.
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Haven FYI – Friday March 1, 2024
For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, I want to share an article with you regarding teens and Digital Boundaries . If you have teens (or pre-teens- it is never too early to educate yourself!) I encourage you to spend a few moments on this website. The value of teaching young people how to have healthy relationships cannot be stressed enough.
Haven FYI – Friday February 23, 2024
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month – did you know “approximately 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. is a victim of teen dating violence” (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)! That can be physical, sexual, emotional or verbal.
Haven FYI – Friday February 16, 2024
Common Dating Terms Youth Use
