DAY 7: Gabnet Youth Affirms Commitment to End Dating Violence
Today members of Gabnet Youth of the Civitas School of Leadership at the Edward Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles discussed dating violence among young girls of color.
At-risk youth are impacted disproportionately by dating violence. One in three teens will experience a form of dating violence in their lifetime. Nearly 92% of girls who enter the correctional system have reported sexual or physical abuse. Women and girls living in poverty are twice as likely to be raped than those who are not.
These unsettling statistics are unknown to many, which the members of Gabnet Youth vowed to change. “We will continue to discuss dating violence, as well as other major issues that affect us girls, because it is rarely talked about in the community, our schools, and at home,” said Cassandra Roman.
Gabnet Youth affirms their commitment to ending dating violence and will meet again on November 21st to plan future workshops, events, and demonstrations. To join or for more information, please contact Ivy Quicho at (951) 333-4306 or organizing@gabnet.org.
