February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

People often think of domestic violence as something that happens between adults or in families, rather than a major issue for teens. However, 1 in 3 teens in Minnesota report experiencing at least one form of intimate partner violence by the time they reach 11th grade, with 1 in 6 reporting sexual violence (MN DHS). Read below to learn more about teen dating violence, hear youth perspectives on violence prevention, and find opportunites to get involved.

Poster and Video Contest

We are hosting our 17th annual Poster and Video Contest for you to join the Movement for Violence Prevention and make your voice heard. See above for prizes and submission instructions, and below for examples of past projects and ideas to get started!

Watch a winning video from previous years here!

Is Your Relationship Healthy?

Sometimes, it's hard to know what is normal or healthy in a relationship, especially when we love someone and want things to work. Check out the graphics below or take this quiz to find out if your relationship is healthy.

This checklist is from the Healthy Relationships Toolkit by 360 Communities. 

Still not sure? Take this quiz to find out more!

Black History Spotlight

February is also Black History Month, and Black women have led and shaped the anti-violence movement since it's inception. This month, celebrate with us by learning about some of those Black women who were pioneers in the fight towards safety, hope and healing. 

Beverly Gooden

Rosa Parks

Tarana Burke

Anita Hill

The Combahee River Collective

Click here and scroll down to learn more!

Upcoming Events

See below for upcoming events at our Northstar Youth Outreach Center!

A Note for Our Partner Schools...

We are inspired by and grateful for all the work that our partner school districts are doing to keep students and their families safe during this time. Tubman stands with our statewide, anti-violence coalition, Violence Free Minnesota in denouncing the occupation of Minnesota by federal ICE agents, and our youth staff are committed to collaborating with our partners to promote student and family safety. We have virtual curriculum options available for remote students - reach out to us at youth@tubman with any questions or concerns.

Keep in Touch!

We’re here to answer questions, provide resources, hear your ideas, give you volunteer/internship opportunities, and chat with you.

You are always invited to add to our blog posts and newsletters, and if you have something you’d like us to promote on social media, let us know! 

For immediate support, call our 24/7 line at 612-825-0000.

Contact us:

- Instagram/Tiktok: @tubmanyouth

- Email: youth@tubman.org

- Youth Website: www.mydefinition.org
 

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