Resources on Teen Dating Abuse

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Resources

Love Is Respect

Peer advocates provide education and support for teens and young adults. Available 24 hrs and you can remain anonymous.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Highly-trained advocates are available 24 hrs a day to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing relationship abuse, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.

Videos About Dating Abuse

Here is a link to our video, "Real Stories of Dating Abuse" Please watch and share!

This is a short film drama about a dating relationship that becomes abusive.

"Lovestruck" A student-made short film about an abusive teen relationship and a friend who is concerned about it.

"Because I Love You - Delete" This PSA illustrates how a simple phrase can take on a different meaning in an unhealthy relationship.

"Bree's Story" A true story about a teen who was murdered by her abusive boyfriend.

A TED Talk about "Understanding Relationship Abuse in the Digital Age" by TEDx

Get the myPlan App

myPlan is a personalized tool to help with safety decisions if you, or someone you care about, is experiencing abuse in their dating relationship or if you have questions about whether a relationship is unhealthy or dangerous.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

If you would like to bring attention to teen dating abuse at your school, community center or somewhere else, download our End Teen Dating Abuse Toolkit. It contains print-ready PDF's of an 11x17 poster with information about teen dating abuse, a poster to encourage people to wear orange to stand up against teen dating abuse, and an informational brochure to pass out or leave with counselors or teachers. Make sure to get school or facility permission first!

The Cycle of Abuse

This is a pattern that commonly occurs in abusive relationships. Download a PDF copy.

Healthy Relationships Quiz

Download a PDF of this quiz to see how healthy your relationship is (courtesy of loveisrespect.org)