Qualified Charitable Organizations BLOOM365

Teen Dating Violence (TDV) is defined as, “A pattern of behavior that includes physical, emotional, verbal or sexual abuse used by one person in an intimate relationship to exert power and control over another.” Early relationships are positive and healthy for most teens, but for over 50% of Maricopa County high school students, they are abusive and violent (2013-2019 BLOOM365 Survey). Interpersonal violence is not just a problem that affects adults.

BLOOM365 is on a mission to prevent abuse before it starts by interrupting root causes, reducing risk factors and removing the barriers to help seeking for Gen Z youth who are experiencing, witnessing and/or using interpersonal violence.

• We educate young people on healthy vs. unhealthy relationships and build their skills to avoid controlling, abusive and violent behaviors now and later in life.

• We advocate for young people and individuals with disabilities who have been victimized by providing trauma informed emotional support, counseling and safety services to enhance healing and well-being.

• We activate high school and college students as Peer Advocates and young military service members as Peer Influencers who are trained to recognize the signs of abuse, respond appropriately, and reframe conversations and actions.

• We intervene early and provide trauma informed counseling, conflict resolution and coping skills to young people at risk for perpetrating violence.

• We train parents, school personnel, youth service providers and other trusted adults as allies ready to prevent, respond, and alleviate the impact of interpersonal violence trauma on youth. Our efforts are focused on sustainable and scalable youth-driven education, advocacy, intervention and activism in schools and organizations across Arizona and the U.S. We envision a world of safe and healthy relationships for all.

Website: bloom365.org