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Branch House spotlights teen dating violence during awareness month, offers resources
Summary
Bridal Fleener of the Branch House Family Justice Center urged parents and teens to watch for signs of dating violence during Inside Bristol, described warning signs and shared local and national resources including a text line for teens.
Inside Bristol host Sherda Nichols spoke with Bridal Fleener of the Branch House Family Justice Center about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and community resources for teens and parents.
Fleener said February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and stressed how common unhealthy relationships are for young people. “Research shows that 1 in 3 teens will experience some form of dating violence before they become adults,” she said, adding that many teens feel “shame, and embarrassment” and are…
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