STOP Teen Dating Violence
February 1-5, 2010 is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.
Join me to help promote this important event and support the nonprofit Jennifer Ann's Group, an official Facebook Cause.
Who is Jennifer Ann?
Jennifer Ann's Group is named after Jennifer Ann Crecente, a high school honors student that was murdered by an ex-boyfriend on February 15, 2006.
Her father, Drew Crecente, is the founder and executive director.
Jennifer Ann's Group is devoted to keeping her memory alive through good works and by fighting teen dating violence.
Ten warning signs of an abusive relationship
This is one side of a card available from Jennifer Ann's Group.
The cards are provided FREE to groups such as schools who request them.
Donations to Jennifer Ann's Group pay for the costs.
Official gear now available.
Jennifer Ann's Group now has T-shirts, buttons and more at CafePress. Proceeds benefit the 501c3 nonprofit to help spread awareness of teen dating violence.
JAG logo Hoodie (dark)
Price: 44.99 
Life. Love. Jr. Raglan
Price: 23.99
jenniferann 2.25" Button
Price: 4.73
Life. Love. Ringer T
Price: 19.99
JAG logo Tote Bag
Price: 17.99
Create a safety plan
This is the other side of a card available from Jennifer Ann's Group.
You can help schools and other groups receive these cards FREE.
Your donation to Jennifer Ann's Group covers the costs of printing.
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Ways you can promote awareness
Become a Fan of the Page on Facebook:
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Support the Cause on Facebook:
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Enter the 2010 T-shirt Design Contest:
RSVP on Facebook
Download contest flyer PDF
Official rules
Relevant reading
Recommended links
- Jennifer Ann's Group
- Our foremost goal is to educate others about the very real danger of Teen Dating Violence. We offer Educational Cards that help to identify abusive relationships as well as offer practical advice on how to be safer. Please fill out our order form to request free Educational Cards about Teen Dating Violence.
- National Teen Dating Violence Prevention Initiative
- Every year since 2006, United States Senator Mike Crapo (Idaho) has led unanimous, bi-partisan support among Congress members in the House and Senate to designate the first week of February "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week" in an effort to bring more public awareness to a problem confronting today's teens.
- 2009 Teen Dating Violence Poster Contest
- The Lindsay Ann Burke Memorial Fund is pleased to announce its 2009 Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Poster Contest for Rhode Island high school students. This year's theme is "How to Help a Friend" who is a victim in an abusive dating relationship.
- Office on Violence Against Women
- Combating teen dating violence is a priority for OVW. OVW recognizes teens face unique challenges as they begin dating and exploring intimate partner relationships. According to the 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, approximately 10 percent of adolescents nationwide reported being the victim of physical violence at the hands of a romantic partner during the previous year . Education and awareness are critical to the prevention and detection of this serious crime.
- Family Violence Prevention Program
- "You deserve a safety zone" is a tip sheet for teens who may be dealing with violence or abuse in their dating relationships. The tip sheet helps teens assess the health of their relationships, encourages teens to seek help, and provides resource information.
"Is it abuse?" is a video created by Kaiser Permanente Colorado. It was developed by the Kaiser Permanente Colorado Youth Advisory Council, in partnership with the Kaiser Permanente Colorado Educational Theatre Programs and Intimate Partner Violence Teen Task Force. - 2009 Teen Multimedia Contest
- 18th Judicial District Attorney Carol Chambers is excited to announce the 2009 Teen Multimedia Contest! The contest theme will focus on Teen Dating Abuse awareness and prevention. One way to break the cycle of violence is to help teens reflect on and understand what a healthy relationship is, and encourage them to develop non-violent, respectful relationships with peers, family, and the community at large. This contest is an excellent opportunity for students to think critically and explore the issue of Teen Dating Abuse on a variety of intellectual levels.
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Thank you for visiting my Teen Dating Violence page. Please feel free to leave a comment.
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- jura jura Jul 12, 2009 @ 5:20 pm
- Nice lens,good job.
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- badmsm badmsm May 19, 2009 @ 5:27 pm
- As a person who suffered at the hands of a teen abuser, this is a topic every kid should know about.
Great lens, 5 stars & a Squid Angel Blessing!
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- SemperFidelis SemperFidelis Apr 23, 2009 @ 7:29 am
- Blessed by a SquidAngel today!
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~ Colleen :o)
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- XP XP Feb 5, 2009 @ 7:16 am
- Thanks everyone! It's Day 4, still time to get involved.
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- JenniferAkers JenniferAkers Feb 3, 2009 @ 8:11 am
- Great job in spreading this very important information. 5* and joined the FB group also.
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