How to support someone who discloses sexual assault
by Teresia Smith
When someone chooses to disclose an experience of sexual assault to you, it’s a significant act of trust. How you...
Consent Starts with Respect
by Teresia Smith
For many parents, conversations about dating and consent can feel awkward. We may worry we’ll say the wrong thing, make our teen uncomfortable, or...
Be the adult they can call
by Teresia Smith
One of the most important conversations you’ll ever have with your teenager may never happen around the dinner table. It may happen...
The Most Common Date Rape Drug May Surprise You
By Teresia Smith
When people hear the phrase date rape drug, most of us think of names we’ve heard in the news:...
Talking to teens about dating violence: A conversation we can’t avoid
by Teresia Smith
Teen dating relationships are often remembered later in life with a kind of soft nostalgia. All the...
