TEEN DATING VIOLENCE

AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH

Navigating teen relationships can be an exciting and fun time but also tricky. Are you aware of the signs of dating violence? This month, help us break the cycle and empower each other to recognize unhealthy relationship dynamics. Read our latest blog to learn more about the red flags and how we can create a culture of healthy relationships!

Celebrating Our 10th Annual

Love Shouldn't Teen Conference!

On February 8th we celebrated our 10th Annual "Love Shouldn't Hurt" teen dating t Santa Ana High School. The event, drew dozens of teens and families – including many repeat attendees – eager to learn about identifying and preventing unhealthy relationships. "One in three teens experience some form of physical or sexual abuse, yet 81% of parents remain unaware because their children don't feel comfortable discussing these issues," shared our CEO, Maricela Rios Faust. "For the past decade, this conference has provided a crucial platform to teach Orange County teens that love shouldn't hurt and to normalize conversations about relationship red flags with parents." To learn more about Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention month visit humanoptions.org/LSH2025.

Digital Coercion in Teen Dating Violence

In today’s world, digital coercion can turn love into control. From constant monitoring to threats of exposure, this form of abuse is on the rise among teens. It’s important to recognize the signs and take action! Check out our latest blog to learn more about digital coercion in teen dating violence and how to break free. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please join us for our 2025 Serious Fun Gala on May 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM. Celebrate as we honor DOVE Honoree Wendy Peterson, gather our community around survivors, and raise critical funds for our life-saving programs. Click to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

Join Team Human Options at the Hoag OC Marathon! We are thrilled to announce that Human Options will be participating as a beneficiary in the Hoag OC Marathon, on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, 2025. This is an incredible opportunity for our supporters to join us in raising funds for our life-saving programs while getting active, having fun, and being in community. Click to learn more!

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