Domestic Violence Crisis Center

“Ride to Raise Awareness” #TDVAM

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. New Canaan YMCA will open its spinning studio for local youth to participate in a “Ride to Raise Awareness.” The ride, co-hosted by Domestic Violence Crisis Center will incorporate a fun, high-energy workout with some key facts about teen dating abuse prevention. The 45-minute spin is free to all area high school students with a valid school ID. Contact arodwelllawton@dvccct.org to reserve a bike.#TDVAM2020

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0684-Radi0: Talking To Your Kids About the Jennifer Dulos Case

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This week on 0684-Radi0, our free weekly podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to New Canaan CARES Executive Director Ellen Brezovsky, about strategies that local parents may employ in speaking to their children about the tragic case of Jennifer Dulos, a missing New Canaan mother of five. Resources can be found on this on this page of the CARES website, under the Parenting Skills-Toolkit tab, including article on how to talk to children about difficult news, disasters or traumatic events. This installment of 0684-Radi0 is sponsored by the Domestic Violence Crisis Center, providing victims of domestic violence with legal, counseling and financial empowerment assistance confidentially and at no cost. Call the Domestic Violence Crisis Center—your life could depend on it. Information can be found at dvccct.org.