Help of Door County is reaching out to area schools and students to bring awareness to teenagers about the signs of an abusive relationship. February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Help of Door County Executive Director Milly Gonzales says the organization's proactive approach is vital in curbing the problem.
New Advocate Ava Beaudot, who works with students in the FYRE (Forging Youth Relationships and Education) program, says open dialog is essential for teens to understand what is and is not appropriate behavior while dating.
You can listen to the entire conversation with Gonzales and Beaudot on the podcast page here.
