Date Smart Training | DART Defense - Dedicated to Violence Prevention

The Problem

More than 1 in 4 teens have been in a relationship where they are verbally abused.
20% between the ages of 11-14 say their friends are victims of dating violence.
62% of all tweens in relationships say they know friends who are verbally abused.
40% of teenage girls age 14 to 17 reported knowing someone their age who has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend.

Date Smart

Dating Abuse - Defined

A pattern of physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse, used by a person against a dating partner to get power and control over that dating partner. This applies to both straight and gay relationships. Either boys or girls can be the abuser.

The Solution

DART's DateSmart course promotes healthy relationships and addresses dating violence prevention through a 3-hour workshop custom developed to reach youth from the middle to high school levels.
DART's You Are Your Best Defense course is a 4-hour practical self-defense workshop.
DART's Introduction to Self-Defense course is a 90-minute workshop offers younger child an age-appropriate introduction to self-defense.

For details about these courses, CLICK HERE.

Warning Signs Someone is Being Abused

The #1 sign someone is being abused is isolation.
They are told what kind of clothes they can wear.
They drop out of their usual activities, such as sports, church or choir.
They constantly get calls or texts asking who they are with and what they are doing.
They are being put-down and criticized.

Resources

Bold indicates a link:

LovelsRespect.org
Safe2tell.org 877.542-SAFE
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline - 1.866.331.9474 PTY - 1.866.331.8453
Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley - 303.772.4422
National Domestic Violence Hotline - NDVH.org
1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

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