Wear Orange Day
February 11
Wearing orange is a way to raise awareness about teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships. It takes place during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), which is in February.
Why wear orange?
- To send a message that abuse is not tolerated
- To promote unity in ending dating abuse
- To show that people who have experienced teen dating violence are not alone
How to wear orange?
- Wear orange clothing, nail polish, hats, scarves, face paint, ribbons, hair ties/bows, jewelry, shoes, or rubber bands in your braces
- Take a picture wearing orange and post it on social media
- Tag your pictures with #TDVAM, #Orange4Love, and #RespectWeek
Other ways to raise awareness
- Share what respect means to you
- Create a story, poem, picture, or video about healthy relationships
- Make a post on social media reminding people that they are worthy of respect and kindness
- Pass a TDVAPM resolution in your community
- Teach local leaders about the prevalence of domestic violence