Ms. Berea, a doctoral student in Montclair State University’s PhD in Family Studies program specializing in relationship violence in the LGBTQ+ community, is the guest speaker at the next PFLAG meeting on Oct. 13th at 7:30pm at Christ Church.  The topic for the evening is: “Relationship Abuse Doesn’t Discriminate: Dating Violence and LGBTQ+ Youth.”

According to the CDC, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, and Queer youth are especially vulnerable to experience dating violence. In order to help build healthy and loving relationships, Ms. Bermea will be discussing dating violence among LGBTQ+ teenagers and young adults. She will also discuss resources for survivors and how to support loved ones who have experienced dating violence.

PFLAG meets the second Thursday of each month at Christ Church.  For more information, see their website at pflagnj.org.