Join the Youth Voices Network

"In sharing my story, I have found strength and discovered my voice. My voice is now clear: I was a victim, I am a survivor; and everyone deserves the chance to be happy and healthy."
--Jean, 23 
The Youth Voices Network gives voice to survivors of dating abuse with the goal of helping youth build safe and healthy relationships.  A group made up of former young victims, the Youth Voices Network aims to let other young victims know that they are not alone, raise awareness about warning signs of abuse, and direct survivors to helpful resources.  Sharing their stories offers the survivors an opportunity to heal and transform their experiences of pain into a powerful tool for change.

The Youth Voices Network welcomes new members. Our members are survivors, ages 18-28, who have experienced domestic violence or dating abuse as a teen or young adult and have been out of an abusive relationship for at least one year.

The Youth Voices Network raises awareness in a variety of ways, including...

sharing personal stories of survival - anonymously or not – with: strategizing to raise awareness of relationship abuse among youth through
  • youth/peers
  • parents
  • teachers
  • government officials
  • journalists and other media professionals
  • ublic events
  • awareness projects
  • outreach to youth and youth-focused community organizations
  • local and national media attention

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, please email us at youthvoicesnetwork@dayoneny.org.