Since it is February that means it is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This month we unite under the color of orange! Intimate partner violence can happen to anyone, regardless of age, financial status, race, gender, sexual orientation or background. Intimate partner violence can also be physical, emotional/mental/verbal, sexual, financial or digital. However, not everyone may know just how prevalent teen dating violence is: · 1 in 3 teens in the US has experienced some form of abuse by a dating partner · Dating abuse affects around 1.5 million teens annually · 1 in 4 teenage girls who have been in relationships reveled they have been pressured to perform sexual
We are pleased to annouce the Race4Love 5k Grand Marshall Suzi Roberts, Miss South Carolina! Miss Roberts has become an avid child advocate through her personal platform "Children's Advocacy: Ensuring the Rights of Every Child". We are honored that she is joining us to help end abuse and change lives!
Beaufort, SC - Hopeful Horizons announces the 6th annual Race4Love benefiting local survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. This 5k run/walk will be held on Cat Island Saturday, February 10, beginning at 9:00 AM. Early registration is encouraged and is available through Race4Love.com. This family friendly event offers a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods of Cat Island. The Race4Love has its origins in the Tate/Coursen Memorial Walk/Run that was organized by Marie Tate and held in January 2012. The event honored Lance Cpl. Dana Tate and Cpl. Dyke “A.J.” Coursen, two Beaufort County Sheriff’s deputies who were killed when responding to a domestic violence ca
