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Go Orange this February
This year marks 10 years since Congress declared February National Dating Violence Awareness Month, a national effort to raise awareness about the impacts of dating abuse and encourage communities to support young people in seeking healthy relationships. Though these conversations are important to have year-round, February gives us the opportunity to shine a light on dating abuse and inspire conversations about healthy relationships in order to stop violence before it starts.
Go #Orange4Love this February and wear orange on February 11th, 2020 to raise awareness about dating abuse. Hang posters, post on social media, start a challenge with your friends or family or school! Let others know that everyone deserves safe, healthy, happy relationships.
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