What Can I Do?
Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve
Spread awareness of dating violence by wearing your heart on your sleeve the whole month of February! Make your own or order the official stickers through the Let Your Heart Rule Campaign.
Raise Awareness
There are many great ways to get involved in preventing dating abuse. You can ask your elected officials to declare February Teen DV Month. You can ensure that young people learn about healthy relationships. You can also raise awareness about abuse in ways big and small:
- Write a Letter: Use our templates to petition the leaders in your community to celebrate February with you.
- Join a Group: Join the movement against dating abuse by joining already existing campaigns.
- Host an Event: Organize a press conference, poetry slam or play – you name it we have the tools you need to get started.
- Write an Op-ed: Make your voice heard across your entire community by writing an op-ed. We have a template, writing tips and submission ideas to get you going.
- Post About It: Spread the word by posting a virtual message or actual poster about Teen DV Month.
More Ideas
We’re not the only ones with ideas about how to get involved in preventing dating abuse. Students, be inspired by these great ideas. Teachers, enjoy these suggestions.
Violence Against Women Act
Get involved in making positive change on a national level by supporting the reauthorization of the new and improved Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). We have a complete activism toolkit to get you started!
Thank You
Has your community already proclaimed February Teen DV Month? Tell us about it! Are you hosting an event? Register with us and maximize your exposure!
