Start Strong is an internationally recognized high school peer leadership program that aims to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships. Our work is youth-created, -driven, or -inspired, which means that youth are the heart of our program.
Stream our new podcast, "Real Love Real Talk", hosted by Start Strong Peer Leaders and staff, or watch "The Halls" web series.
Start Strong launched the Real Love Real Talk podcast in 2021, and released the second season in February 2022 in tandem with Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This podcast creates a space for critical conversations about teen relationships, covering topics from consent and communication to the impact of media and systems of oppression.
The podcast was conceived by Start Strong Program Manager, Teakia Brown, who would love your feedback.
We hope this web-series inspires viewers to critically think and challenge themselves on messages we are fed by the media about how young people are supposed to act in relationships. This helps them to free themselves and engage in positive alternatives.
View some photos of past participants of Boston’s Start Strong program.
