What effect does media have on youth relationships? In this episode for Dating Violence Awareness Month, our hosts discuss the portrayal of youth relationships in media, how to build media literacy skills with teens and young adults, and themes we would like to see more of in media for youth. Visit stopthehurt.org for the companion article to this episode, “From Reel to Real: Helping Youth Navigate Healthy Relationships”, for more insight and conversation starters.  

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Resources 

Stop the Hurt: https://stopthehurt.org/  

HCWC 24-Hour HELPline 512-396-4357 (HELP) 

Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/ 

HCWC’s 2025 Dating Violence Take Action! Toolkit: https://stopthehurt.org/dating-violence-toolkit/  

Supporting Healthy Youth Relationships Article: https://stopthehurt.org/supporting-healthy-youth-relationships/ 

Creating a Youth Safety Plan: https://stopthehurt.org/safety-planning-for-youth-how-can-i-be-safe-in-my-abusive-relationship/ 

From Reel to Real: Helping Youth Navigate Healthy Relationships: https://stopthehurt.org/from-reel-to-real-helping-youth-navigate-healthy-relationships/ 

If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources  

For resources on general media literacy, like internet safety practices for youth, visit https://medialiteracynow.org/resource-library/ 

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