Dating MattersĀ®
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What is Dating Matters?
Dating Matters®: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships is a comprehensive teen dating violence prevention model developed by CDC to stop teen dating violence before it starts. Dating Matters is an evidence-based teen dating violence prevention model that includes prevention strategies for individuals, peers, families, schools, and neighborhoods. It focuses on teaching 11-14 year olds healthy relationship skills before they start dating and reducing behaviors that increase the risk for dating violence, like substance abuse and sexual risk-taking.
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Dating Matters Promotional Brochure pdf icon[5 MB, 16 Pages, 508]
Information about how Dating Matters works in communities
Contact CDC’s Dating Matters team at datingmatters@cdc.gov