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Sixty teens in the criminal justice system are finding new direction after hearing powerful survivor stories at Clark County's Level Up Summit. The program combines real talk with summer activities designed to steer young lives toward safer choices.
A Stanford grad student tired of swiping created Date Drop, which sends students one thoughtful match per week. Over 5,000 students have signed up, and matches turn into real dates at 10 times the rate of Tinder.
Dating apps are losing hundreds of thousands of users as Australians return to meeting potential partners face-to-face. From live game shows to library speed dating, the shift toward human connection is picking up momentum.
London police are now knocking on doors to personally check on domestic violence victims, making protective orders actually work. Early results show arrests and charges for domestic violence up 82% in one year.
A survivor who lost her arm is sharing her story as Bakersfield launches a $5 million violence prevention program. The city is using data to stop domestic violence before it turns deadly.
ChatGPT is giving parents a powerful new tool to protect their teens and their communities. When a teenager violates policies around violence or threats, parents with linked accounts now get immediate notifications so they can intervene early.
A Boston hospital program that supports shooting and stabbing survivors has cut their risk of future violence by half. The findings could help cities nationwide reduce gun violence through targeted hospital interventions.
Sixty teens in the criminal justice system got a chance to hear from gun violence survivors and choose a different path. The Level Up Summit is giving at-risk youth hope and real alternatives through powerful stories and summer programs.
A groundbreaking study found that teens treated for car crashes face higher risk of later gun injuries, giving Milwaukee doctors a new way to save lives. Children's Wisconsin is now considering expanding its violence prevention program to reach young people earlier.
Researchers discovered teens treated for car crash injuries face higher risks of gun violence later. Now a children's hospital is using that insight to save lives before shootings happen.
Rachel Anderson, 35, walked out of a first date after her date intentionally made her underdressed for a fancy restaurant. Her instant boundary-setting is inspiring thousands to trust their instincts.
An Australian city is pioneering a bold approach to ending domestic violence before it starts. Respect Ballarat targets schools, workplaces, and sports clubs with prevention programs that experts say could become a national model.
More than 100 people gathered in Antrim, New Hampshire, to celebrate 75 volunteers who dedicate their time to enriching the lives of local teens. The teens themselves took center stage, sharing heartfelt stories of how volunteer piano teachers, cooking instructors, and clothing drive organizers changed their lives.
Women reporting domestic violence in Australia has fallen significantly since 2019, marking the first decline in nearly ten years. The breakthrough study challenges the widespread belief that family violence is only getting worse.
Britain's new program lets 16 and 17-year-olds choose overnight social media breaks, with early tests showing teens actually keep the settings on. A pilot with 300 families saw better sleep and focus when teens had the option to pause their feeds.
After escaping a decade of domestic violence, 27-year-old Guadalupe Sosa now helps shape support services for other survivors. Her transformation from isolation to college student, baker, and advocate shows healing is possible.
A new study from Tufts University reveals that regular family meals can reduce alcohol, vaping, and cannabis use among most teens by 22% to 34%. The simple practice of eating together creates protective communication patterns that help keep kids safer.
Fed up with endless swiping and ghosting, singles across the UK are logging off dating apps and showing up to real-world events where connection happens face to face. The results are surprisingly hopeful.
Instagram is bringing movie-style age ratings to social media in Malaysia, giving parents a framework they already understand. Teens under 18 now get automatic protections that mirror PG-13 cinema standards.
A recovering alcoholic gave her date two simple requests: food she could eat and not a bar. He chose two bars with limited food options, revealing what she really needed to know.
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