Project H.E.A.R.T.S.

Youth need relationships they can count on.

When you understand consent, boundaries, and respect, you can create strong and meaningful connections with your friends, family, and partners. With Project H.E.A.R.T.S., you’ve got support to help you figure out friendships, dating, and making choices that lead to the relationships and life you want.
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Become a Project H.E.A.R.T.S. junior speaker 

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1 million youth are victims of dating violence.

“The real-life stories are extremely engaging for students.”

FCPS TEACHER

In some areas of Maryland, the percentage of high school students who have experienced physical dating violence is as high as 40%.

1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys are sexually abused

1 in 14 children witness domestic violence

42% of youth have been bullied online

75% of kids have visited a website or platform online that contained material bashing another student.

Perpetrators of relationship violence are more likely to be someone the young person knows than a stranger.

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Supported by the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission. The views presented here are those of the grantee organization and not necessarily those of the Commission, its Executive Director, or its staff.