Break the Cycle Highlighted on Discovery Channel

Culver City, CA, October 15, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Break the Cycle is excited to announce that on Monday, October 20th, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. PT Innovations with Ed Begley Jr. will break down Break the Cycle's comprehensive dating abuse prevention programs. This segment will focus on the practical help and information Break the Cycle provides to teens and young adults. These programs teach the warning signs of abuse, how to properly navigate through the legal system, and provides the tools needed for safer and healthier relationships.

Loveisrespect, a partnership between Break the Cycle and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, with the help of Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas inspire young people to start talking about healthy relationships.

Our mission is to inspire and support young people to build healthy relationships and create a culture without abuse.

Joe Jessie, Communications Manager

The new Start Talking curriculum from loveisrespect is an innovative step forward in dating violence prevention education. From peer-led discussions, opportunities for participants to contribute their opinions and loveisrespect’s interactive tools integrated throughout the program, students will allow students to define relationships in their own words and discover for themselves what it means to have a safe and healthy relationship.

ABOUT BREAK THE CYCLE: Break the Cycle is the leading national nonprofit organization working to provide comprehensive dating abuse prevention programs exclusively to young people. Whether it’s innovative violence prevention programs, hosting public campaigns or championing effective laws and policies, we inspire and support young people in preventing and escaping unhealthy relationships.

ABOUT INNOVATIONS & DMG PRODUCTIONS: 
Innovations, hosted by award winning actor Ed Begley, Jr., is an information-based series geared toward educating the public on the latest breakthroughs in all areas of society. Featuring practical solutions and important issues facing consumers and professionals alike, Innovations focuses on cutting-edge advancements in everything from health and wellness to global business, renewable energy, and more.