Teen Center Discussion Board

If you have questions about teen dating violence, share them with the Break the Cycle community and benefit from a meaningful discussion with your peers. Share your experiences and learn about the experiences of other youth service professionals. Together we can confront the challenges and complexities to reaching and serving youth.

Recent Submissions

Question: I run a program in local high schools to outreach to youth about dating violence and sexual assault. My agency is interested in starting an outreach program for runaway and homeless youth in our community. Are there any resources that might help us design the program to meet the needs of this population? - Youth Education Coordinator, North Carolina

Break the Cycle: Runaway and homeless youth experiencing dating violence and sexual assault face unique challenges that require specialized responses. There are innovative programs addressing this problem that you can contact for information and guidance. As you design your program, take advantage of resources developed by existing programs like this policy brief prepared by the Hollywood Homeless Youth Partnership in California. Don’t forget that you can email us at expert@breakthecycle.org for technical assistance as you design and implement your new program.

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