PHOTO: Tips for teens
Rachele Eskridge, the director of prevention education with the Oklahoma City YWCA, discusses teen dating violence during a recent briefing hosted by Family Advocacy and the Tinker Youth Center. Ms. Eskridge offered parents tips on how they can help prevent dating and sexual violence among teens in their families and their communities. Teens were also able to have an open discussion about difficult topics with a representative from Family Advocacy during the Feb. 25 event. For more information or resources on dating violence, call the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline at 1-866-331-9474, the YWCA Domestic Violence Hotline at 405-917-YWCA, the YWCA Sexual Assault Hotline at 405-943-RAPE, the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or the Oklahoma State Safeline at 1-800-522-7233. (Air Force photo by Kelly White/Released)