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GET TO KNOW DATING MATTERS
Dating Matters is a CDC-developed teen dating violence prevention model that teaches 11 to 14-year-olds healthy relationship skills before they start dating. Dating Matters’ evidence-based approach includes seven components for individuals, peers, families, schools, and neighborhoods that work together to prevent dating violence and other risk behaviors. This website has everything you need to implement the components, including trainings, implementation guidance, program materials, and many other resources.
EXPLORE THE SEVEN MODEL COMPONENTS
The Dating Matters model includes seven prevention components designed to work together to prevent dating violence at individual, relationship, and community levels. Click the “” for a quick overview before visiting the component page.
A Comprehensive Model to Preventing Teen Dating Violence