Palatka, Fla. - Every year, approximately 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner.  It is also known that 3 in 4 parents have never talked to their children about domestic violence in light of these alarming facts.

DOH-Putnam joins in the efforts to raise awareness about dating violence, highlight promising practices, and encourage communities to get involved.

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