February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a time dedicated to shining a light on an issue that too often hides in plain sight. When people hear “dating violence,” they often imagine adults in long-term relationships. But the reality is that unhealthy and abusive dynamics frequently begin much earlier. For many survivors, the first experience of control, manipulation, or harm happens during adolescence. According to national data, nearly 1 in 3 teens  in the Un

When we think about abuse in relationships, we often picture adults. But unhealthy and abusive patterns can begin much earlier. In fact,...