Jennifer Ponce, Prevention Education Manager, was recently interviewed for “Cyberbullying in School: Prevention and Support” in the online publication Accredited Online Schools. This article covered important information about cyberbullying, prevention strategies and available resources.
Teen dating violence is a pattern of behavior used to control and intimidate a dating partner. 1 in 3 teens nationwide are affected by teen dating violence. This PSA focuses on red flags that may be present in abusive relationships. Red flags can include: isolation, jealousy, quick involvement, manipulation, threats and controlling behavior. For more information or to speak with an advocate please visit our website www.laurashouse.org/lhteen, or call our 24 hour hotline 866-498- 1511.
On Friday, January 27 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m, Laura's House will be hosting a Teen Vigil at OC Sherriff’s Regional Training Academy. The event is being held to honor El Toro High School’s Jacque Villagomez, who lost her life in 2008, and is the inspiration behind the annual Candlelight Vigil, now in its 7th year. Learn more about Laura's House by listening to the KIIS FM Community Council interview with Jennifer Ponce below!
Rebecca talks about dating violence and how to prevent it ...
A shocking number of young people endure dangerous dating situations. Here's what's happening—and how it can stop. Chloe* was 15 and a sophomore in high school when she started going out with Josh*. He was two years older, good-looking, and very intense. "It was my first real relationship, and I felt important and ...
October is domestic violence awareness month and one group wants to make sure everyone is aware. Steve and Maria talked to Kayla Tibbett, a teenager who was in an abusive relationship, and Marissa Presley from Laura's House. Statistics show that one out of every four teens is trapped in an abusive relationship...
Laura’s House is proud to partner with Verizon Hopeline program to recycle and repurpose phones to benefit victims of domestic violence. Check out this PSA we collaborated with Verizon on featuring some of our teen advocates describing their experiences with teen dating abuse. For more information, please visit the Hopeline Program
Cox Forum host Jessica Barbier recently sat down with Laura's House CEO and Executive Director, Margaret Bayston, and H.E.A.R.T. program volunteer Andrew Paul, to talk about Laura's House' efforts to end the cycle domestic violence. The interview aired on Orange County's Cox 3 between April 25 and May 9, 2013.
Hundreds gathered Friday to remember victims of teen dating violence in a candlelight vigil organized by Ladera Ranch-based Laura's House. It is the third year the domestic violence shelter has hosted the vigil, with people gathering in front ...
The image of a married woman hiding a black eye behind sunglasses as a symbol of intimate partner abuse is being eclipsed by the image of a girl walking through a school hallway hiding bruises her boyfriend gave her — too young and inexperienced to think of the ...
Friends of a college freshman who police say was beaten to death in her dorm room by her boyfriend rallied others Monday to wear purple to raise domestic violence awareness, and her family mourned the loss ...
Love should never hurt! Find inspiration with our new free H.E.A.R.T. wallpapers available on your favorite hand held device (iPhone, iPad, Android).
Tell your friend that you are concerned or think they might be in an abusive relationship. Send them an anonymous e-postcard for free!
Take action and stand up against adolescent dating abuse by simply taking the Laura's House pledge to promote healthy relationships.
Red Flags and warning signs are present in the beginning of a relationship, even on the first date. Identify them, recognize them and act.
Changing social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.
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