After 15 years of working to end domestic violence, we have learned that teens are not immune from abuse in relationships. Teen dating violence is all too common, and ends up leading to vicious and unhealthy cycles for years to come.
Our responsibility – as parents, teachers, mentors, and community leaders – is to guide our young people towards respectful relationships free from harassment and abuse; teach them that it’s ok to walk away from a bad situation; and encourage them to speak out when they see a friend in trouble.
In many communities, teens themselves are leading the way in organizing their schools and communities to stand against violence. I commend them.
--United States Vice President Joseph Biden on Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, February 1, 2010
Thank you for your interest in Anna Marie's Alliance and the issues of domestic abuse. To assist with your class work we have put together the following collection of resources. Please feel free to download and print off any of these materials.
Brochures
Programs and Services of Anna Marie's Alliance
Are You In An Unhealthy Relationship?
The Effect of Domestic Violence on Children
Understanding Domestic Violence and Helping Battered Women
Domestic Violence in the GLBTQ Community
Other Information
How did Anna Marie's get its name?
Annual report for 2008/2009
Program Statistics
National and State Websites
Family Violence Prevention Fund
ChooseRespect.org
That'sNotCool.com
Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (good statistics)
