DATE:

February 19, 2015

CONTACTS:

Dr. Ryan Reardon, Principal, Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-MED School, 754-322-3600

Cathleen Brennan, Public Information Office, 754-321-2300

Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-MED School Hosts Teen Dating Violence Awareness Rally
Excellent Feature Story and Photo Opportunity
WHO:

Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-MED School students and staff, Women in Distress, Lauderhill Police
Department, volunteers, and business partners

WHAT:

February is National Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Awareness Month. The Rally
will promote education and support for teens faced with abusive relationships, as well as
others who may provide support for victims.

WHEN:

Thursday, February 26, 2015

11 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-MED School

1901 NW 49th Avenue
Lauderhill, Florida 33313

WHY:

According to national statistics, it is estimated that one in three teens in the U.S. will
experience an abusive relationship, but only 33 percent will ever tell someone about it.
Females between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest ratio of intimate partner
violence triple the national average. Additionally, violent behavior often begins between
the ages of 12 and 18. The long-lasting effects of violent relationships on victims can
include higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky behavior and further
domestic violence. Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-MED has collaborated with Women in Distress
and Lauderhill Police Department to raise awareness about teen dating violence, and
provide services and support to victims and their loved ones.
MEDIA ARE INVITED TO COVER THIS EVENT.
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