Ask Marlena

Marlena wants to hear your story. She’s a sensitive multi-cultural free spirit who’s seen it all from her extensive world travels and many years working with South Florida youth. While her advice is not a substitute for professional assessment and treatment, she has a Masters in mental health counseling and can talk about almost any situation. Just ask!

Dear Marlena,

My parents hate my boyfriend. I started going out with him about 7 months ago. I didn’t tell my patents about it because they’re strict and I knew they wouldn’t like him …

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‘February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Teen Dating Violence (DV) Prevention and Awareness Month is a national effort to raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20-something relationships and promote programs that prevent it during the month of February

The repercussions of teen dating violence are impossible to ignore – they hurt not just the young people victimized but also their families, friends, schools and communities. …

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Parent Guide

Community members have begun a movement to create a violence-free Broward County by informing, engaging and empowering the entire Broward County community to choose peace and stop violence.

This booklet is designed to help parents recognize the signs of youth violence and provides tips on how to talk to their children.

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Safe Zone

Safe Zone is a place for Gay, Lesbian,
Bi-Sexual, and Transgender,(GLBTQ) youth to come for support and answers. Acknowledging your sexuality is an important step toward becoming a healthy, happy adult.

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