Jennifer Ann's Group

A black and white flyer with splashes of red. Several small B&W illustrations of various settings - school, websites, home, politics, movie theater - all tainted by the presence of a bright red barrel with a radiation logo. Text among these illustrations: toxify a new game design challenge exploring toxic beliefs, attitudes, & impacts $10,000 in cash prizes register by March 23, 2026 visit toxify.org for details and to enter presented by the Gaming Against Violence program

Most attendees at this week's #GDC want healthier communities for kids. Please share with #gamedevs in your circle.

🧡 A game jam challenging #toxic beliefs & attitudes harming our teens.

▪️ $10K prize money
▪️ Winners own their games
▪️ Register by March 23

🌐 toxify.org

#indiedev #publichealth

Background is an illustrated light blue sky with soft white clouds. Text: Roses are red. Collards are greens. Dating should be safe. Even for teens. A handdrawn orange heart is at the end of this poem. Text: February is Teen Dating Violence Awarenss Month #TDVAM Jennifer Ann's Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity preventing teen dating violence. JenniferAnn.org

Roses are red.
Collards are greens.
Dating should be safe.
Even for teens.

#TDVAM #healthy #relationships #publichealth #prevention #education

Most parents believe they’d recognize dating abuse. But more than half can’t identify all the warning signs.

Teen dating violence isn’t always obvious. Learn what to look for—and how to talk about it.

#sarahs_inn #togetherstrong #tdvam #tdvam26 #teendating #teen

Eight years ago today, a teenager armed with a Smith & Wesson AR-15 opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Seventeen students and school staff were shot and killed and 17 more were wounded, making it the deadliest shooting at a high school in modern American history.

UnTargeting Kids from Harmful Firearm Marketing — Sandy Hook Promise Dangerous tactics are used to market guns to youth. Read our report and take action to protect children from harmful firearm marketing.

"What Kids Are Seeing Online:
• Gun content even when they are searching for unrelated topics...
• Gun-related content shown alongside sexualized or graphic images..
• Videos showing unsafe gun handling..
• Some child and youth influencers sometimes promote or make firearm content seem safe.."

A softly illustrated image of a student's bedroom in soft pastel lighting. A bed occupies most of the frame and a colorful painting of flowers hangs on the wall behind. A large teddy bear can be partially seen in the foreground. Sitting on the bed is a young woman with short dark hair. In her hands she is supporting a large grey cat. The cat has a white patch on its mouth, large yellow eyes, and an unsure expression on its face. It is half-standing in the young woman's lap. Her head is slightly tilted and her large brown eyes look intently at the cat with a curious expression. The grey cat looks directly back into the young woman's eyes. Their faces are close to one another.

Step into 'Open Worlds Play', a vibrant, animated world where communication is your superpower and connection unlocks the next level!

Now available to play in your browser on itchio.

jag.itch.io/owp/devlog/1...

#caturday #indiegame #screenshotsaturday #itchio

Escape Your Boyfriend's Room (2008) by Jennifer Ann's Group A retro escape-room game from 2008.

⭐ A blast from the past! ⭐

🎮 Escape Your Boyfriend's Room (2008)

👉🏼 This was the 1st place game from our very first game design challenge back in 2008.

▪️ free / no ads / no tracking
▪️ short game supports classroom play

🌐 jag.itch.io/escape

#TDVAM #indiegame #publichealth #prevention

Join us for a thoughtful conversation on survivorship & safety. Drawing from "Girls Play Dead" by Jen Percy & Day One's work with youth & survivors of gbv, we'll explore the individual, cultural, & systemic changes needed to build safer, more just communities. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #tdvam

In Canada, over 45% of teens aged 15–17 report having experienced dating violence.

What do you think makes a relationship healthy and respectful? Comment below!

#AVA #AVATraining #LetourneauCHILDLab #UCalgary #HealthyRelationships #RespectMatters #TDVAM #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth

playHONEYMOON HONEYMOON is a prosocial video game for young people about healthy dating relationships. Developed by Sandra Lara Castillo. Produced by Jennifer Ann's Group. Published by Life Love Publishing. Educato...

🧡 HONEYMOON is a free prosocial video game about healthy relationships created for young people.

From Jennifer Ann's Group - in memory of Jen.

▪️Appropriate for all ages.
▪️Play in your web browser.
▪️Free / no ads / no tracking.

playhoneymoon.com

#TDVAM #Prevention #PublicHealth #EvidenceBased

Screenshot from the game 'Moving On' shows a restaurant with a young man sitting across the table. Along the bottom are a series of icons indicating different topics. A graphic in front: "How to Play Talk with Albert and make sure to pay attention to what he says! Repeat his conversation icons to respond. Click to continue."

❤️ Healthy communication is crucial for healthy relationships.

😞 Controlling behavior is a sign of an unhealthy relationship.

This screenshot is from one of the mini-games in the game 'Moving On'.

@gamingagainstv @stopTDV #TDVAM #communication #indiegame #relationships

6 Youth Advisory Board Members wearing matching "Day One" sweatshirts stand together, forming heart shapes with their hands. Text on the top center of flyer reads, "February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

Last month, #DayOneNY invited young people to reflect on the question: What is love?

Now throughout #TDVAM, we’ll be uplifting their voices, sharing resources & empowering the next generation to end teen dating violence.

To learn how to get involved, visit dayoneny.org or follow us @dayoneny

Love shouldn’t hurt. 🧡 February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Let’s say 'no' to abuse and 'yes' to healthy love! #TDVAM #LoveIsRespect #HealthyRelationships #Orange4Love

Graphic for Wear Orange Day with a yellow gradient background. At the top, an orange heart icon appears next to the text ‘February 10’ and ‘#WearOrangeDay’ in orange lettering. Below, a bold orange prohibition symbol overlays the words ‘teen dating violence,’ emphasizing opposition to teen dating violence

As we mark #TDVAM, we encourage young people to reach out to a trusted adult about building relationships rooted in respect and consent.

By modeling healthy relationships and open communication, teens can better recognize intimate partner violence and know when to ask for help.

The petition has more signatures now. This is an important issue and should receive more attention than it does. #TDVAM #publichealth #domesticviolence #prevention

Not all 🚩 red flags are obvious online. Password demands, constant checking, and threats aren’t love. This #TDVAM, we’re helping Native youth spot digital red flags, protect boundaries, and build healthier relationships. #TDVAM2026 #DigitalSafety

🧡 Week 2 of TDVAM focuses on INVEST.

All month, we’re sharing content on prevention, healthy relationships, and weekly Self-Care Sundays. Stay tuned for resources and education throughout February.

Free and confidential help is always available.

#TDVAM2026 #SelfCareSunday #Invest

Welcome to our last pop culture corner for the month! Here are our final couples in TV shows and movies that exemplify healthy, unhealthy, and abusive characteristics. #sarahs_inn #togetherstrong #tdvam #teendating

How to Talk to Your Children About Their Feelings and Experiences Related to Immigration Enforcement Actions Some tips on how to answer children's questions about increased immigration enforcement activities in the U.S.

With a growing number of children witnessing immigration enforcement actions in the U.S., protest, or violence, parents are wondering how to talk with their kids about what's happening.

In uncertain times, finding the right words can be hard. Some tips on where to start:

Bipartisan bill would end child marriage in Ohio A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill that would outlaw child marriage in Ohio.“No child should have to be as resilient as I was to reach adulthood,” child marriage survivor Stephanie…

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill that would outlaw child marriage in Ohio.

via @ohiocapitaljournal.com

An unusual law leads to an unprecedented murder trial A new trial is perhaps most extreme example to date of a movement to hold parents responsible after their children are accused of gun violence.

“The overall trend that we’re seeing, and that we think is a positive development, is really taking parental accountability seriously.” - Nick Suplina, our senior vice president for law and policy

The Winter #Olympics continue! ⛷️

🏂 Celebrate gaming history by revisiting 1985’s "Winter Games" from our classic software collection ❄️

💾 #SoftwarePreservation is how we go for the Gold! 🥇

🕹️ Play it on your favorite vintage platform ⤵️
archive.org/search?query...

#8bit

EFFecting Change: Get the Flock Out of Our City Flock contracts have quietly spread to cities across the country. But Flock ALPR (Automated License Plate Readers) erode civil liberties from the moment they're installed. While officials claim these

While Flock claims ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) cameras keep neighborhoods safe, the evidence tells a different story. Join our livestream "Get the Flock Out of Our City" on 2/19 at 12pm PT to find out more! www.eff.org/livestream-...

Grace's Diary by JAG Will you make the call?

Grace's Diary (2010) is easy to access again.

This Flash game has not been easy to play for years. Thank you to Flashpoint Archive and Ruffle for their work!

🧡 We hope you enjoy this lovely game created by Hima and Piti back in 2010.

jag.itch.io/graces-diary

#indiedev #indiegame #TDVAM

Gun Violence in Rural America Is the Forgotten Public Health Epidemic Rural American communities are facing a growing crisis involving gun homicides and suicides that has long been ignored as narratives around gun violence have disproportionately and unjustly focused…

"From 2021 to 2024, half of U.S. counties with the highest annualized gun homicide rates were rural."

When we Play Together, We Grow Together Step into Open Worlds Play , a vibrant, animated world where communication is your superpower and connection unlocks the next level! In this quirky, mysterious adventure, play as new student Alex. Gui...

Open Worlds Play
"When we Play Together, We Grow Together"

jag.itch.io/owp/devlog/1...

#indiegame #indiedev #connectedness #empathy
#communication #SEL #videogame #cats #itchio @itchio.bsky.social

🎮 'Time to Explain!'
a game by falafelovore
[France]

💥 A free time loop puzzle game about #communication for middle school.

🕣 30 minutes

🧐 Will you manage to manage time in time?

🌐 https://jag.itch.io/time

Play in your browser or download to Windows or Linux computers.

#game #indie […]

Time to Explain! A time-loop game about communication. Time to Explain! is an award winning video game.

🎮 'Time to Explain!'
a game by falafelovore
France

A time loop #puzzle game about #communication.

🧐 Will you manage to manage time in time?

Details about this award winning #game and links to access it on itchio and Game Jolt:

🌐 communicating.games/time.html

Engage, educate, and empower teens. Support Jennifer Ann's Group and its innovative Gaming Against Violence program this Giving Tuesday.

Support teens and their communities when you support us.

Four easy ways to help:
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