Healthy Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention: How BLOOM365 Is Uprooting Abuse
Summary
What if we could end teen dating violence in a generation?
It’s bold—but that’s exactly what Donna Bartos and BLOOM365 are setting out to do.
In this powerful episode, Mandi sits down with Donna Bartos, founder of BLOOM365, a groundbreaking nonprofit working to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy teen relationships through youth-led education and advocacy.
You’ll learn how BLOOM365 is helping to uproot abuse in a generation by equipping schools, military communities, and peer advocates with real, trauma-informed tools that empower youth—and the adults who support them.
We explore:
🟣 The L.E.V.E.L. response — Donna’s 5-step framework to help adults Listen, Empathize, Validate, Empower, and Link when a teen discloses abuse.
In the second half of the episode, Donna shares how BLOOM365 is now supporting teens who recognize they may be causing harm, with new programs designed to interrupt cycles of abuse before they continue.
Whether you're an educator, advocate, parent, or a teen who wants to get involved, this conversation will equip you to take action.
Resources
🎧 Donna’s Podcast: Uproot Abuse
Listen to her episode on the L.E.V.E.L. response to learn more on restoring power and control to survivors
🌐 BLOOM365 Websites:
bloom365.org – Learn more about the mission, programs, and impact
bloom365usa.org – Get involved or bring BLOOM to your school or community
Mandi (The Host’s) Website
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