TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. 

Two members from the 24-25 Teen Leadership Council, Analiese and Josselyn, join Alejandra and Hannah to talk about the epidemic of teen dating violence (TDV). To prepare for the beginning of the school year, we want to equip listeners with an understanding of the impact of TDV, respond to TDV, and how to prevent it from happening. 

If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. 

Sources:

https://www.loc.gov/collections/civil-rights-history-project/articles-and-essays/youth-in-the-civil-rights-movement/

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220803-gen-z-how-young-people-are-changing-activism

https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/city-rising/youth-activism-in-america-from-armbands-and-walkouts-to-bus-rides-and-voter-drives-that-would-shape-our-democracy

https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/about-teen-dating-violence.html

https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/teen-dating-violence-prevention-resources-2025-update

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/pdfs/mm7005a4-H.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/su/su7201a8.htm?s_cid=su7201a8_w#print