Teen Dating Violence
Teen Dating Violence Resources
At Genesis, we’re committed to creating a societal shift on how people think about violence against women and girls. We recognize the importance of educating teenagers about healthy relationships, particularly…
Read MoreSTAR: The Next Generation of Leaders
The beginning of summer always marks a bittersweet time as we bid farewell to the graduating seniors in our STAR (Students Tackle Abusive Relationships) auxiliary at Genesis. These high school…
Read MoreWhen Love is Blind: What Teens Don’t See in an Abusive Relationship
Close your eyes and think back to adolescence. Is it a sun-kissed day at the beach? Maybe catching fireflies on a lazy, summer night? As we grow into young adulthood,…
Read MoreGenesis STAR: Students Tackle Abusive Relationships
It is a staggering fact that one in three girls between the ages of 16 and 24 will experience dating violence. At Genesis, we recognize the importance of educating teenagers…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Heart-to-Heart Program for Monthly Giving
“Sometimes miracles are just good people with kind hearts.” -unknown The Genesis Heart-to-Heart program (H2H) represents a community of supporters who pledge to donate to our cause once a month.…
Read MoreTeen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Genesis’ teens are focused on educating their peers about healthy relationships. Students Tackle Abusive Relationships (STAR) is a group for high school…
Read MoreTeen Dating Violence – A Parent’s Perspective
Being a teenager today is complicated, but being the parent or guardian of a teenager? Whew! That job is definitely not for the faint of heart, but it’s the most…
Read MoreTeen Dating Violence: A Teenager’s Take
One in ten high school students will experience some form of dating violence. But the problem does not lie only in high school: one out of three girls in the…
Read More5 Ways to Be Her First Step Away from Domestic Violence
Although teens should learn about teen dating violence, none should have to learn the way that Noelle “Cricket” Jones did one week ago today when she was shot at school.…
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