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Be You

February 2025

Be YouFebruary 2025
Each February, young adults and their loved ones nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.
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Love is Respect

Love is Respect is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. They offer 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. They also provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.

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TeenLink Hawaii

TeenLink Hawaii is a youth empowerment, outreach, and education program that provides information and referral services for teens in Hawaii. Some of their helpful resources to address teen dating violence include:

Sex Abuse Treatment Center (SATC) - 24-hour Hotline: (808) 524-7273

Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) - Oahu Teen Alert Program Helpline: (808) 531-3771

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Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC)

Domestic Violence Action Center provides advocacy services, legal information and representation to survivors of domestic violence. DVAC's full complement of services will assist as a victim navigates the system and moves her (his) life to freedom and self-sufficiency.

Helpline Numbers:

Oahu Helpline: (808) 531-3771

Toll Free Helpline: (800) 690-6200

Text Line: (605) 956-5680

Event Information

Be You Teen Conference - TAP 808

TAP808 is thrilled to announce “Be You” Youth Conference, taking place during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) on February 8, 2025. This FREE event is designed to empower youth to embrace their authentic selves while learning about healthy relationships, self-respect, and the prevention of teen dating violence.

Please refer to Eventbrite for more information and sign-ups.

When?

Saturday, Feb 8, 2025, 09:30 AM

Where?

Hawaii Convention Center, Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI, USA

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Parent Coaching

Parents, February is all about love and relationships. Join Parent Coaching to nurture and strengthen your connection with your children. This FREE resource pairs you with a parenting coach and offers content designed by therapists.


Click here to register and receive ongoing support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching

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Happy Chinese Lunar New Year!

The Chinese Lunar New Year 2025 will begin on January 29 and end with the Lantern Festival on February 12. The year 2025 marks the Year of the Wood Snake. People born in the Year of the Snake are believed to be perceptive, intelligent and graceful.

Hawaii Parent has a guide to events and activities happening across the island!

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! 🎓 Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! 🎓

3 Myths About School Attendance 3 Myths About School Attendance

Myth #1: Attendance is mostly important for high school.

FALSE: The foundation for a successful education starts in elementary school, where lifelong habits are established that contribute to student success.

Myth #2: Kids aren't chronically absent if they are only absent once in a while.

FALSE: Missing as little as 2 days per month of school can add up to a student being chronically absent.

Myth #3: Excused absences are ok.

FALSE: There are times when a student needs to be absent, but any absence deprives students of vital time in the classroom and missed opportunities.

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This newsletter is a joint collaboration of the DOE Central District's School Social Workers and Human Services Professionals. The purpose is to highlight information that you may find useful, and does not serve as a comprehensive list. We do not endorse any specific organization. Mahalo!

Jennifer Nakamura
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