One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner. Relationship abuse can exist in many forms and non-violent forms of abuse often precede physical abuse. This powerful PSA encourages teens to know the warning signs of relationship abuse and provides resources for help. If you live in New York City, Community Healthcare Network staff is here to help: Visit: www.chnnyc.org Call: 212-545-2400 Email: teenspact@chnnyc.org If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, visit loveisrespect.org or contact Live Chat at 1-866-331-9474 at any time. Peer Advocates are there to talk to you 24 hours a day. This public service announcement was produced entirely by teens for teens by Community Healthcare Network's Teens P.A.C.T. program in New York City. It is just one in a series of public service announcements collectively titled, MORE THAN JUST SEX! MORE THAN JUST SEX aims to empower young people to make positive decisions, create social change, and reduce the rates of teen pregnancy, STD's, and HIV in New York City and beyond. For more information about Community Healthcare Network or Teens P.A.C.T., please contact Michele Perlman at mperlman@chnnyc.org. Find us at www.chnnyc.org or www.facebook.com/teenspact

Be the first to comment