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My Love Don't Cost a Thing - Youth Relationship Awareness Program

Join Zach, Heather, Kevin, Leah, Cailey, and Bronny for a session on understanding red flags in relationships, running away, and getting help. Discuss scenarios, share survivor stories, and learn warning signs of unhealthy relationships. Raise awareness, share advice, and pledge support for youth in need. Resources include support programs and helplines for those feeling unsafe or considering running away.

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My Love Don't Cost a Thing - Youth Relationship Awareness Program

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  1. My Love don’t cost a thing Zach Hatch Heather Feil Kevin Cavazos Leah Albright-Byrd Cailey Bronny

  2. Agenda • Get in your group • Fill out the pre-survey

  3. Scenario's • Read the scenario's • Discuss the following: • What would you do in this situation? • What advice would you give this youth? • List out red flags or concerns • Where do you go for help? • Share out

  4. What we’re talking about • Unhealthy relationships • Survivor story • Red flags/warning signs • Running away • How to get help • Q and A • Pledge

  5. Raise your hand if you know someone who has run away • Raise your hand if you have ever thought about running away • Why do you think kids run away?

  6. Reasons why youth run away • Having challenges at school/home • Family issues • Parents/adults fighting • Drug use in the home • Don’t feel safe at home • Physical, mental, emotional abuse • Parents/adults are too controlling • Pregnancy • Neglect • i.e. absent parent • Lack of food in the home • Peer pressure • Friends • Boyfriend/girlfriend • Gangs

  7. Statistics • 1 in 3 will be sexually assaulted within the first 48 hours of running away • By the third attempt, he/she is 80 percent more likely to be sexually assaulted • The average age of youth who are sexually exploited is 12-14 years old.

  8. Leah’s Story

  9. Before running away, please consider this: • If you can, talk to a family member you can trust. • Grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin. • Would you be able to stay with them. • Is there a supportive adult in your life you can talk to? • Teacher • Counselor • Best friends parents • Neighbor • Church family • Mentor • Principal • What would happen if you leave or stay? • What are your other options?

  10. available places for additional support • After School Program • Boys and Girls Club • Churches • Wind Youth Services • Campus Clubs • Mentoring Programs

  11. Resources for runaways • If you are feeling unsafe in your home, call 911 and/or CPS: 875-5437 • Text befree • 1-800-RUNAWAY Free 24hour line offers free bus ticket with greyhound • Call and ask to speak with an officer

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