Relationships

It can be hard to understand the importance that girls place on dating. We may look at these early relationships as silly or juvenile, but for girls the emotions are real and intense. Girls share with us over and over the pressures that they feel to date, to be in a relationship and to engage in sexual activity — there is nothing juvenile about these issues. For tips on how to help girls navigate dating relationships, check out these resources created by the girl experts at ROX.

When She’s Dating and You’re Not Ready (Video)

I Matter: Empowering Teen Girls to Build Safe, Healthy and Violence-Free Dating Relationships (Conference for Teen Girls and Girl Moms)

“Girls Without Limits” - Relationships, Dating, and Coercion: Developing Healthy Relationships

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: https://www.loveisrespect.org/ A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 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.

BECOME A GIRL CHAMPION

Every girl needs an adult just like you to listen and encourage her along the way. Because that once bold, confident girl still resides within her, she just needs you. ROX programs and resources help you be that adult in her corner.

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