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Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services is encouraging people to wear orange on Friday, Feb. 9 to promote awareness about teen dating violence.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Each year, one in 10 teenagers reports being the victim of teen dating violence. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 23 percent of males and 14 percent of females surveyed indicated they had been part of a relationship that was violent or abusive.

At Options Inc., we encourage you to celebrate healthy relationships and join us in taking action to help spread awareness and prevent dating violence.

Some ideas include wearing something orange to commemorate Teen Dating Month for Wear Orange Day on Feb. 9 and promote healthy relationships. Invite friends to join in and share your orange photos across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat and more using #Orange4Love.

If you or someone you know is a victim of teen dating violence, call Options’ 24-hour Helpline at 1-800-794-4624.