Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they're in a relationship with before they become adults. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors.

Each February, young adults and their loved ones nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.

Willis High School students worked with our Outreach Team to create Teen Dating Violence Posters / ADs in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! The group hung the posters in their hallways to promote and raise awareness with their peers!

We can only accomplish our mission and operate our agency with the help of our dedicated community and volunteers. These caring individuals give from their hearts as they assist us with a myriad of activities. Please enjoy some of the highlights from this month.

Huge SHOUT OUT to FOX 26 Houston for thinking of us for this wonderful feature story! Montgomery County Women's Center and Something Special was featured on the morning news for a segment about rodeo attire that supports great causes. We are so proud of the work we do and were thrilled to be able to share it with the larger community. Thank you to everyone who shops at Something Special and donates to the agency— YOU make our work possible.

89 Victims Accessed Emergency Shelter

65 Received Legal Representation & Advocacy

27 Transitional

Housing Residents

189 Received Individual

& Group Counseling

78 Presentations Reached

2545 Community Members

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in April. The mission of this month is to raise awareness about sexual violence around the world, and to educate communities on how to prevent it. This month, use your voice and any platform you have to spread the word to end sexual assault in the U.S. and worldwide. Another way to participate this month is to wear the color teal to honor survivors and keep the conversation going. Sexual assault is a horrific problem, but the good news is that prevention is possible, and it’s happening more and more. By ending the stigma and continuing support and awareness programs, we can slowly but surely lower the number of sexual assaults that occur every year.