I want to, I can … detect and prevent dating violence | Yo quiero yo puedo
I want to, I can … detect and prevent dating violence
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Aimed at educating youth and teachers about the different ways dating violence can manifest, the program increases knowledge and modifies social norms
Description 
This program increases the awareness and information that middle and high school students have on the cultural and gender aspects of violence, as well as revealing how prevalent this problem is in relationships and its consequences on a physical, emotional and societal level. It covers themes such as romantic love vs. nurturing love, health education and the different types of violence and their consequences. Skills-based violence prevention and the reduction of social-psychological barriers is emphasized.
Objectives
Increase knowledge on the different types of violence as well as their various manifestations and consequences.
Improve attitudes that favor violence prevention and beliefs that violence can be eradicated from people's lives.
Reject the idea of romantic love as suffering and personal sacrifice, dependence and control over one's partner, and foster nurturing love.
Encourage the development and strengthening of life skills and the reduction of psychosocial barriers as protective measures to prevent dating violence.
Promote gender equality while questioning gender roles and stereotypes.

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PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIES
I realized that I'm in a violent relationship, so I will talk to my girlfriend and change…in order to prevent further violence
Student, age 15
Violence can be prevented, there are different types, there is no need to accept or justify any type of violence
Student, age 20
Now I understand why violence is unacceptable, I have a cousin whose boyfriend does not let her see her mom
Male student
          

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