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Greene County proclaims February Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month; local advocates speak to commissioners
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Greene County commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation naming February Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Representatives from domestic violence services in Southwestern Pennsylvania thanked the board and urged visibility, noting that about 60% of teens nationwide experience some form of dating violence.
Greene County commissioners on Feb. 5 unanimously approved a proclamation designating February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Taylor Doric, representing domestic violence services in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Andrew Veltry, also with the organization, thanked the commissioners for the proclamation and said public awareness is important. "About 60 percent of teens nationwide will experience some sort of teen dating violence, whether that is physical or emotional or digital as well," Doric said.
The proclamation was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. Commissioners thanked the presenters and moved on to the remaining agenda items. The meeting concluded with no public comments and was adjourned.
The proclamation is symbolic and does not by itself create a county program; local advocates said the visibility may help connect young people to services.
