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Urbana Organization Highlights Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with Key Initiatives

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URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – As February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, experts are emphasizing the importance of accessible support for both parents and teenagers.

Courage Connection, located in Urbana, provides crucial services such as emergency shelter, legal assistance, and mental health counseling to those affected. The organization underscores that every relationship should be characterized by safety, health, and mutual respect.

Matthew Fletcher, the Interim Executive Director of Courage Connection, highlighted the surprising prevalence of dating violence among young people.

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