Teen Dating Violence and Awareness Proclamation Reading
Mayor Wagoner will read the 2025 Proclamation declaring February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month to raise awareness and support for the youth in our community, learning about healthy relationships, establishing boundaries, and recognizing that dating violence is preventable.
One in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they are in a relationship with, no matter their gender. Teenagers who experience physical violence are more likely to use drugs and alcohol, are at greater risk of suicide, and are much more likely to carry patterns of abuse into future relationships.