Take Back the Halls
@takebackthehalls.bsky.social
Helping young people build healthy dating relationships and preventing dating and sexual violence
For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month we asked adults to share what they Wish They Had Known about dating and relationships when they were younger, and how that might have changed their lives.
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I Wish I Had Known to Listen to My Gut
This February, in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we launched the I Wish I Had Known awareness and prevention campaign. We invited adults to reflect on what they wish they had…
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February 24, 2026 at 6:04 PM
For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month we asked adults to share what they Wish They Had Known about dating and relationships when they were younger, and how that might have changed their lives.
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month we asked adults to share what they Wish They Had Known about dating and relationships when they were younger, and how that might have changed their lives.
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
Knowing Might Not Have Mattered
We launched the I Wish I Had Known awareness and prevention campaign in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. We invited adults to reflect on what they wish they had learned about…
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February 19, 2026 at 4:22 PM
For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month we asked adults to share what they Wish They Had Known about dating and relationships when they were younger, and how that might have changed their lives.
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month we asked adults to share what they Wish They Had Known about dating and relationships when they were younger, and how that might have changed their lives.
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
I Didn’t Have to Play Games
This February, in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we launched the I Wish I Had Known awareness and prevention campaign. We invited adults to reflect on what they wish they had…
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February 17, 2026 at 3:50 PM
For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month we asked adults to share what they Wish They Had Known about dating and relationships when they were younger, and how that might have changed their lives.
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month we asked adults to share what they Wish They Had Known about dating and relationships when they were younger, and how that might have changed their lives.
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
Time Does Not Heal All Wounds
This February for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we launched the I Wish I Had Known awareness and prevention campaign. We invited adults to reflect on what they wish they had learned about…
takingbackourlives.org
February 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month we asked adults to share what they Wish They Had Known about dating and relationships when they were younger, and how that might have changed their lives.
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Join us as we explore adults' reflections on what they Wish They Had Known about relationships when they were younger and how that knowledge might have altered their lives.
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
I Wish I Had Known: Domestic Violence
This February, in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we launched the I Wish I Had Known awareness and prevention campaign. We invited adults to reflect on what they wish they had…
takingbackourlives.org
February 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Join us as we explore adults' reflections on what they Wish They Had Known about relationships when they were younger and how that knowledge might have altered their lives.
takingbackourlives.org/i-wish-i-had...
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. We will be sharing our I Wish I had Known campaign all month through our blog. Join us as we explore adults' reflections on what they wish they had learned about relationships when they were young and how that might have altered their lives.
The Importance of Loving Myself
This February, in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we launched the I Wish I Had Known awareness and prevention campaign. We invited adults to reflect on what they wish they had…
takingbackourlives.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. We will be sharing our I Wish I had Known campaign all month through our blog. Join us as we explore adults' reflections on what they wish they had learned about relationships when they were young and how that might have altered their lives.
Today's @citycastchicago.bsky.social covers the increasing rate of domestic homicides in Chicago. Survivor services are vital. We also need to talk about prevention as key to ending DV. February is Teen DV Awareness Month. Follow us for stories & information.
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Domestic Homicides Rising, CPS Enrollment Declines, and Extreme Cold Alert
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January 23, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Today's @citycastchicago.bsky.social covers the increasing rate of domestic homicides in Chicago. Survivor services are vital. We also need to talk about prevention as key to ending DV. February is Teen DV Awareness Month. Follow us for stories & information.
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Have you talked to the teens in your life about healthy dating relationships? Check out our latest blog post to find tips and resources.
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Talking to Teens About Dating
Parents and caregivers play one of the most important roles in teen dating violence prevention. The way adults talk with teens about relationships, boundaries, and communication directly impacts how…
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January 23, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Have you talked to the teens in your life about healthy dating relationships? Check out our latest blog post to find tips and resources.
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Your story can help others. Submissions are due January 31st.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Your story can help others. Submissions are due January 31st.
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Your story can help others and highlight the importance of dating violence prevention. Submissions are due January 15th.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Your story can help others and highlight the importance of dating violence prevention. Submissions are due January 15th.
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Your voice can spark understanding, encourage healing, and help ensure that the next generation grows up equipped to build relationships rooted in respect, safety, and care.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Your voice can spark understanding, encourage healing, and help ensure that the next generation grows up equipped to build relationships rooted in respect, safety, and care.
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Give yourself the gift of Healthy Boundaries this Giving Tuesday.
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Taking Back Our Lives | Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays
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December 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Give yourself the gift of Healthy Boundaries this Giving Tuesday.
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At our 1st meeting with 8th-grade student leaders, 2 girls shared that they joined to help their brothers, who’d been taught not to have feelings. Since social-emotional learning is central to our work, we ask: How are you helping the boys in your life recognize and express a full range of emotions?
Who Said Boys Can't Have Feelings?
Why do boys seem to have so much trouble expressing their emotions, and what can adults do to help?
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November 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
At our 1st meeting with 8th-grade student leaders, 2 girls shared that they joined to help their brothers, who’d been taught not to have feelings. Since social-emotional learning is central to our work, we ask: How are you helping the boys in your life recognize and express a full range of emotions?
Today is the last day of Domestic Violence Awareness month. Thank you everyone that supports our work to prevent domestic violence before it begins. There is still time to make your October donation.
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Please share our Domestic Violence Awareness Resources.
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Please share our Domestic Violence Awareness Resources.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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October 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today is the last day of Domestic Violence Awareness month. Thank you everyone that supports our work to prevent domestic violence before it begins. There is still time to make your October donation.
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Please share our Domestic Violence Awareness Resources.
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Please share our Domestic Violence Awareness Resources.
This October we are raising funds to end domestic violence by empowering teens to build healthy relationships, prevent dating violence, and lead culture change in their schools.
If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.
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If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This October we are raising funds to end domestic violence by empowering teens to build healthy relationships, prevent dating violence, and lead culture change in their schools.
If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.
secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...
If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.
secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
This October our Board is sponsoring an online fundraising campaign as we help teens recognize the warning signs of an abusive relationship.
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If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.
This October our Board is sponsoring an online fundraising campaign as we help teens recognize the warning signs of an abusive relationship.
secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...
If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.
October 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
This October our Board is sponsoring an online fundraising campaign as we help teens recognize the warning signs of an abusive relationship.
secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...
If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.
This October our Board is sponsoring an online fundraising campaign as we help teens recognize the warning signs of an abusive relationship.
secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...
If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.
Thank you to Hurst, Robin & Kay, LLC for sponsoring our 2025/25 program year. Your support helps us equip young people to build healthy relationships, prevent teen dating violence, and lead lasting change in their schools and communities.
October 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Thank you to Hurst, Robin & Kay, LLC for sponsoring our 2025/25 program year. Your support helps us equip young people to build healthy relationships, prevent teen dating violence, and lead lasting change in their schools and communities.
Thank you to Byline Bank for sponsoring our 2025/25 program year. Your support helps us equip young people to build healthy relationships, prevent teen dating violence, and lead lasting change in their schools and communities.
October 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Thank you to Byline Bank for sponsoring our 2025/25 program year. Your support helps us equip young people to build healthy relationships, prevent teen dating violence, and lead lasting change in their schools and communities.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
This October our Board of Directors is holding a fundraising competition in support of Take Back the Halls.
Support your favorite Board member today!
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With your support, we can end domestic violence.
This October our Board of Directors is holding a fundraising competition in support of Take Back the Halls.
Support your favorite Board member today!
secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...
With your support, we can end domestic violence.
October 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
This October our Board of Directors is holding a fundraising competition in support of Take Back the Halls.
Support your favorite Board member today!
secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...
With your support, we can end domestic violence.
This October our Board of Directors is holding a fundraising competition in support of Take Back the Halls.
Support your favorite Board member today!
secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...
With your support, we can end domestic violence.
This October our Board of Directors is holding a friendly fundraising competition. Pick your favorite Director and help them reach their goal!
secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...
If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.
secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...
If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.
October 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This October our Board of Directors is holding a friendly fundraising competition. Pick your favorite Director and help them reach their goal!
secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...
If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.
secure.givelively.org/donate/takin...
If you need help, call 1800799SAFE or text 88788.
We are very excited to share our new blog. Look for updates on our current happenings, reflections on our past, and plans for the future.
Taking Back Our Lives | Take Back the Halls: Blog
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August 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We are very excited to share our new blog. Look for updates on our current happenings, reflections on our past, and plans for the future.
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Check out all our 2025 school year program highlights from @takebackthehalls.bsky.social
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Take Back the Halls Highlights
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July 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Check out all our 2025 school year program highlights from @takebackthehalls.bsky.social
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This is the 1st official week of marathon training! I am about to run hundreds of miles to raise support for
@takebackthehalls.bsky.social
I am hoping to match each week's miles with donations. This week I will be running 12 miles. I would love it if 12 people donated $12 this week.
@takebackthehalls.bsky.social
I am hoping to match each week's miles with donations. This week I will be running 12 miles. I would love it if 12 people donated $12 this week.
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June 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is the 1st official week of marathon training! I am about to run hundreds of miles to raise support for
@takebackthehalls.bsky.social
I am hoping to match each week's miles with donations. This week I will be running 12 miles. I would love it if 12 people donated $12 this week.
@takebackthehalls.bsky.social
I am hoping to match each week's miles with donations. This week I will be running 12 miles. I would love it if 12 people donated $12 this week.
Oftentimes, people are hesitant to believe survivors because the person is “someone who’d never do such a thing.” This narrative is invalidating, harmful and causes people to not get support. It allows people who have caused harm to avoid accountability and continue the cycle of violence.
May 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Oftentimes, people are hesitant to believe survivors because the person is “someone who’d never do such a thing.” This narrative is invalidating, harmful and causes people to not get support. It allows people who have caused harm to avoid accountability and continue the cycle of violence.