• Introduction
• Teen Dating Violence: The Epidemic
• Young People
  • Increasing Awareness of TDV
  • Promoting healthy relationships
  • Safety Planning
• Parents & Caregivers
• Men & Boys
• Teachers & School-based Professionals
• Health Care Professionals
• Domestic & Sexual Violence Service Providers
  • Understanding and working with young people
  • Community outreach and community-based interventions
  • Policies for mandatory reporting and confidentiality
• Laws and Legislation
  • State laws
  • Pending legislation
• National Programs
• List of Organizations
  • Hotlines or Online Helplines
  • Organizations or Initiatives

• The Facts on Teens and Dating Violence PDF (2 p.) by Family Violence Prevention Fund (2009)
  This fact sheet presents data from various studies to show the prevalence of teen dating violence and its negative consequences, including the health impact of abuse. [More Info]

• Teen Dating Violence Facts PDF (4 p.) by American Bar Association (2006)
  This fact sheet presents information about various aspects of teen dating violence. It compares intimate partner violence rates between teens and adults to show that teens are at higher risk of violence. [More Info]

• Understanding Teen Dating Violence Fact Sheet PDF (3 p.) by Centers for Disease Control (2008)
  This fact sheet notes three types of dating abuses – physical, emotional, and sexual – and draws on research to show that teen dating violence is a public health problem. The fact sheet also presents CDC’s approach to teen dating violence prevention. [More Info]

• Interpersonal and Physical Dating Violence among Teens PDF (8 p.) by Antoinette Davis, National Council on Crime and Delinquency (September 2008)
  This document examines the prevalence of dating violence by gender and communities of color. The document also presents information about the different types of dating violence and their effects on teens who experience dating violence. [More Info]

• Dating Violence Among Adolescents PDF (3 p.) HTML (3 p.) by Smita Varia, Advocates for Youth (November 2006)
  This document presents information about dating violence, the types of dating abuse, its effect, and prevalence of dating violence in both heterosexual and GLBT relationships. The document also presents suggestions for dating violence prevention programs. [More Info]

• Teen Dating Violence: A Closer Look at Adolescent Relationships PDF (7 p.) HTM (7 p.) by Carrie Mulford and Peggy Giordano, National Institute of Justice (2008)
  This document presents a gender analysis of teen dating violence. The author examines physical aggression by girls and boys. The authors describe the differences between adult intimate partner violence and teen dating violence. [More Info]

• Forced Sexual Intercourse Among Young Adult Women PDF (2 p.) by Emily Holcombe, Jennifer Manlove, and Erum Ikramullah, Child Trends (August 2008)
  This fact sheet uses nationally representative data to show that forced sexual intercourse is a common experience among young adult women of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Data on forced intercourse and risky behaviors is also presented. [More Info]

• Dating Violence in Communities of Color PDF (12 p.) by Women of Color Network, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (2008)
  This "Facts & Stats Collection" paper describes specific issues and distinguishing dynamics that confront teens and young adults of color, highlighting types of abuse and warning signs. Resources for additional information are provided. [More Info]

• Teen Dating Violence among Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Girls PDF (1 p.) by Gunner Gurwitch, The Network/La Red
  Describes comparisons to violence in heterosexual relationships, discusses additional tactics of power and control that may be used by abusers, highlights barriers often faced by LBT teens, and suggests ways to create a welcoming and affirming response. [More Info]

• Domestic Violence and LGBTQ Youth PDF (1 p.) by Break the Cycle (July 2008)
  This fact sheet presents information dating and domestic violence among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer (LGBTQ) young people and the obstacles faced by LGBTQ youth in seeking help. [More Info]

• Transgender Youth and Dating Violence PDF (2 p.) by Break the Cycle (2008)
  This fact sheet explains what being transgender means, how transgender youth may experience TDV differently. The factsheet also discusses barriers transgender youth face in seeking help. [More Info]

Increasing Awareness of TDV

• Are You Experiencing Abuse? PDF (2 p.) by Legal Momentum (2008)
  This brochure provides information to help young people identify dating abuse and information about young people’s rights to be free from abuse. It also includes information on where they can seek help. [More Info]

• What You Need to Know About Dating Violence. A Teen’s Handbook PDF (28 p.) by Liz Claiborne Inc. (2000)
  This handbook offers guidance to teen girls and boys about recognizing dating violence in their relationships and seeking help for it. It also includes suggestions on helping friends who are in abusive relationships. [More Info]

• Pop Quiz HTML (1 p.) by Break the Cycle
  This webpage has multiple interactive quizzes that teens can take to learn about their own relationships, a friend’s relationship, or to test their knowledge on dating violence. [More Info]

• Teen Tools: Help for Teenage Victims of Crime PDF (34 p.) by Teen Victim Project, National Center for Victims of Crime
  This teen tool factsheet provides information to young people about the various types of dating abuse and how to receive or provide help to young people who are in abusive relationships. [More Info]

• Recognizing Teen Dating Abuse PDF (1 p.) by Family Violence Prevention Fund
  This information sheet provides a set of questions to help young people identify teen dating abuse. It also provides contact information of national level services for dating violence intervention and safety planning. [More Info]

• Did You Know Your Relationship Affects Your Health? PDF (1 p.) by Family Violence Prevention Fund
  This poster presents information about sexual abuse and coercion in relationships and suggests women who experience sexual violence to talk to their healthcare providers and national hotlines. [More Info]

• Signs of Potentially Abusive Boyfriend/Girlfriend HTML (1 p.) by Arts Based Anti-Violence Program
  This webpage lists several signs that indicate that a partner may be abusive. The webpage suggest young people seek help if their partner has two or more of the signs. [More Info]

• Date Rape Drug Warning HTML (1 p.) by Arts Based Anti-Violence Program
  This webpage provides information about Rohypnol, its signs, and symptoms. It also cautions young women to be careful and seek help if they experience any of the symptoms. [More Info]

• My Friend Is Being Abused, What Can I Do? HTML (1 p.) by Office on Violence Against Women
  This information sheet provides tips to young people to help their peers who experience relationship violence. [More Info]

• Teen Dating Violence Campaigns HTML by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (2005)
  Highlights many campaigns developed to help prevent teen dating violence and/or promote healthy relationships for teens. Also included are several sample campaign materials available online for replication, purchase, or dissemination purposes. [More Info]

Promoting healthy relationships

• Dater's Bill of Rights PDF (1 p.) by National Crime Prevention Council
  This one-page document lists individual rights within a dating relationship. [More Info]

• Developing Healthy Relationships: A Role for Adolescents PDF (1 p.) by Choose Respect Initiative
  This document offers suggestions for developing a set of skills that will help young people give and get respect in any relationships. [More Info]

• Campus Toolkit HTML (1 p.) by Family Violence Prevention Fund
  This online toolkit helps college students organize campus events, programs, and training on violence against women and its link to reproductive health. [More Info]

• Trust Betrayed HTM (1 p.) by West Virginia Bureau for Public Health
  This booklet provides information to young people to help them understand the dynamics of healthy relationships, identify signs of controlling relationships, and equip them with resources to help end the cycle of violence. [More Info]

Safety Planning

• Create a Teen Safety Plan PDF (1 p.) by Family Violence Prevention Fund
  This brochure assures teens who experience abuse that abuse this not their fault and provides guidance to young people on developing a safety plan and seeking support. [More Info]

• Creating a Safety Plan PDF (1 p.) by Break the Cycle (Updated July 2008)
  This brochure offers safety planning tips for teens in abusive relationships including questions to consider when planning for safety and how to find help in your local area. [More Info]

• A Teen’s Safety Plan PDF (2 p.) by Amy Hill, Break the Cycle
  This resource includes a sample written safety plan and detailed safety planning tips for teens who are in abusive relationships. [More Info]

• Features: That's Not Cool HTML (1 p.) by Family Violence Prevention Fund
  This article features information about the national "That’s Not Cool" campaign, which is designed to help teens recognize digital dating abuse and take steps to prevent it. [More Info]

• Developing Healthy Relationships: A Role for Adults PDF (1 p.) by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  This brochure provides information about key skills that adults can help develop in teens, so that teens can give and receive respect in any relationships. [More Info]

• A Parent's Handbook: How to Talk to Your Children About Developing Healthy Relationships PDF (8 p.) by Richard Gallagher, Liz Claiborne Women's Work
  Designed for parents of pre-teens, this booklet was developed as a tool to help parents lay the foundation for healthy decision-making patterns and relationships. Includes tips for "starting the dialogue," interactive quiz, and additional resources. [More Info]

• A Parent’s Guide to Teen Dating Violence: 10 Questions to Start the Conversation PDF (8 p.) by Liz Claiborne, Inc (2000)
  This guide provides suggestions to parents and guardians on how they can initiate a conversation with their teens about dating, dating violence, and healthy relationships. [More Info]

• Dating Violence HTML (1 p.) by 4parents.gov, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (March 2009)
  This article provides information about signs of abuse that parents can watch for in their children. It offers suggestions on talking to children about dating abuse and provides locations for accessing more information about teen dating violence. [More Info]

• Parents Guide to Teen Dating Violence PDF (2 p.) by Crime and Violence Prevention Center
  This brochure provides suggestions to parents on identifying teen dating violence, things to keep in mind when talking to teens who have been abused, and things to not say or do. [More Info]

• Teens, Sex, and Sexual Victimization by Mary Huser, Donna Doll-Yogerst, Karen Hintz, and Stephen Small, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System (1999)
  This document highlights the importance of parental monitoring to protect their children from becoming victims of sexual abuse. It provides guidance to parents to monitor their children’s activities and companions without being intrusive. [More Info]

• Toolkit for Working with Men and Boys to Prevent Gender-Based Violence HTML by Family Violence Prevention Fund (2007)
  This web site is a comprehensive tool kit designed to help you work with men and boys to prevent gender-based violence. [More Info]

• Tough Talk: What boys need to know about relationship abuse PDF (7 p.) by Liz Claiborne Inc.
  Created to help men start a conversation with the boys in their lives about developing and maintaining positive relationships, this booklet defines abuse, provides practical guidelines and tips for starting a dialogue, and lists additional resources. [More Info]

• The Coaching Boys into Men Playbook PDF (26 p.) by Family Violence Prevention Fund (2005)
  This tool helps coaches deliver a critical message to young men: Help end violence against women by treating everyone with the same honor and respect that they give their teammates. Includes information and strategies for promoting this positive message. [More Info]

• Young Men as Allies in Preventing Violence and Abuse: Building Effective Partnerships with Schools PDF (13 p.) by Alan Berkowitz, Peter Jaffe, Dean Peacock, Barri Rosenbluth & Carole Sousa, Family Violence Prevention Fund (2003)
  The focus of this paper is on the ways schools can play a critical role in involving young men in 'constructing a healthier world for women and men, a world free of violence and founded on principles of equity and compassion.' [More Info]

• Making the Peace: An Approach to Preventing Relationship Violence Among Youth PDF (81 p.) by Allan Creighton, TODOS Institute/Oakland Men's Project, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (May 2000)
  Describes a comprehensive school-based project that provided training and technical assistance to 2 communities implementing comprehensive dating/domestic violence prevention campaigns in their secondary schools. [More Info]

• Working with Young Men Who Batter PDF (12 p.) HTML by Dean Peacock and Emily Rothman, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (November 2001)
  This document reviews juvenile BIPs, identifies risk factors for teen dating violence perpetration, describes efforts to prevent re-offenses, discusses shortcomings inherent in post-crisis intervention, and outlines current challenges within the field. [More Info]

• Work through Schools HTML (1 p.) by Family Violence Prevention Fund (2003)
  This toolkit offers guidance on school-based violence prevention programs for boys. [More Info]

• Expect Respect Program Overview: A School-Based Program for Preventing Teen Dating Violence and Promoting Safe and Healthy Relationships PDF (32 p.) by Barbara Ball and Barri Rosenbluth, SafePlace (2008)
  This document reviews this nationally recognized, school-based program for preventing teen dating violence and promoting safe and healthy relationships in middle and high school. [More Info]

• Lessons from Literature ORG (1 p.) by Family Violence Prevention Fund and the National Council of Teachers of English (2009)
  This website provides free resources to help teachers incorporate violence prevention lessons into existing curricula. [More Info]

• Love is Not Abuse Curriculum HTM (1 p.) by Liz Claiborne Inc. (2008)
  The curriculum aims to increase high school students’ understanding of teen dating violence, help students challenge misconceptions that “support” dating violence, and increase help seeking behaviors among students involved in abusive relationships. [More Info]

• Ending Violence HTML (1 p.) by Break the Cycle (2009)
  This is a dating abuse prevention program with an interactive DVD curriculum to help educators engage teens on issues of dating abuse, healthy relationships, and legal rights and responsibilities. [More Info]

• Dating Violence Youth Education Package PDF (38 p.) by Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board (MDVPTB) (2001-2003)
  Developed for educators and others working with youth as one option to address dating violence in schools. It includes background information, lesson plans, educator sheets, student surveys and handouts, as well as a poster in both English and Spanish. [More Info]

• Teacher’s Guide, Interesting, Fun, and Effective Classroom Activities to Influence Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention PDF (8 p.) by American Bar Association (2006)
  This guide provides suggestions for class activities that increase awareness of teen dating violence. [More Info]

• Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) PDF (2 p.) by Center Against Domestic Violence, Office of Domestic Violence and Emergency Intervention Services, Department of Social Services of the Human Resources Administration, City of New York (2005)
  This school-based domestic violence prevention curriculum teaches students to recognize and prevent teen relationship abuse. Lesson plans include a variety of exercises. Parent workshop information and school staff development materials are also included. [More Info]

• Making the Peace: An Approach to Preventing Relationship Violence Among Youth PDF (81 p.) by Allan Creighton, TODOS Institute/Oakland Men's Project, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (May 2000)
  Describes a comprehensive school-based project that provided training and technical assistance to 2 communities implementing comprehensive dating/domestic violence prevention campaigns in their secondary schools. [More Info]

• Organizing College Campuses Against Dating Abuse PDF (68 p.) by Marilyn Best and Debbie Nelson, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (1999)
  This publication provides information and assistance to staff in higher education and/or domestic violence programs who are interested in developing a comprehensive response to dating abuse as it affects students on college campuses. [More Info]

• Screening Teens for Dating Violence HTML (1 p.) by National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center (2007)
  This document suggests that health care professionals screen young people for dating violence and be alert for signs, symptoms, or contextual factors that indicate risk for teen dating violence. [More Info]

• Love Shouldn't Hurt: Strategies for Healthcare Providers to Address Teen Dating Violence PDF (5 p.) by Alwyn Cohall, Renee Cohall, Hope Bannister & Mary Northridge, Journal of the American Medical Women's Association (Summer 1999)
  This document reviews literature on teen dating violence and provides suggestions to health care providers for intervention and prevention of dating violence. [More Info]

• Treating Teen Dating Violence Victims HTML (1 p.) by National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center (2008)
  This guide is for health care providers responding to teens who experience dating violence. Tips on talking to teens about behavior expected in dating relationships, assessing risk, and making referrals to medical/mental health services are included. [More Info]

• Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence: Consensus Recommendations for Child and Adolescent Health PDF (94 p.) by Family Violence Prevention Fund's National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence (Revised August 2004)
  This document highlights the need for child health care providers to become actively involved in domestic violence prevention and provides recommendations for regular and universal screening for domestic violence in child health care settings. [More Info]

Understanding and working with young people

• A Development Approach to Working with Teen Victims PDF (3 p.) by Break the Cycle (June 2008)
  This document offers suggestions and practical tips for practitioners working with teens. The document suggests that service providers have knowledge of adolescent development approach and apply this knowledge in their work with young people. [More Info]

• Teen Dating Violence: Facing the Epidemic PDF (9 p.) by Elizabeth Joyce, National Center for Victims of Crime (2004)
  This paper discusses teen dating violence under reporting, denial, victim blaming, and legal options. It provides suggestions to address the problem of teen dating violence and identifies key components of successful dating violence programs. [More Info]

• Practice Guidelines for Addressing Teen Relationship Abuse in Foster Care Settings DOC (123 p.) by New York State Administration for Children’s Services (2005)
  This guide describes teen relationship abuse by diverse groups, including LGBTQ, immigrant, teens with disabilities, and pregnant or parenting teens. Guidelines for working with teens who experience and perpetrate relationship abuse are included. [More Info]

• Impact of the Law on Service to Teens PDF (3 p.) by Break the Cycle (November 2007)
  This document discusses the challenges faced by both domestic violence service providers in serving youth and challenges faced by teens seeking help. The document suggests re-evaluating program policies and structures to enhance services to youth. [More Info]

• Technology and Teen Dating Violence PDF (4 p.) by Break the Cycle (December 2008)
  This document discusses the challenges service providers face because of advanced technology when working with young people who experience dating violence. The document provides suggestions for teaching young people to use technology safely. [More Info]

Community outreach and community-based interventions

• Understanding and responding to Teen Victimization PPT (41 p.) by Mitru Ciarlante, National Center for Victims of Crime
  This presentation suggests using community youth development framework and victim’s rights advocacy approach to respond to the needs of young people who experience violence. [More Info]

• Teen Relationship Abuse: Prevention and Intervention Strategies PDF (10 p.) by Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
  This handbook provides information on strategies, including socio-ecological model that service providers can use to engage young people and adults in the prevention of and intervention for teen relationship abuse among runaway and homeless youth. [More Info]

• Reaching and Serving Teen Victims: A Practical Handbook PDF (44 p.) by National Crime Prevention Council and the National Center for Victims of Crime (September 2005)
  This resource discusses adolescent development, the unique impact of victimization on teens, & strategies for assessing teen victimization, creating outreach activities, making service environments teen-friendly, and tips for helpful interactions. [More Info]

• Community Action Kit: Helping Preteens and Teens Build Healthy Relationships PDF (60 p.) by Choose Respect
  This tool is for adults who work with youth to build skills for healthy relationships. It provides an overview of healthy relationships, dating abuse, relationship skills and ideas for involving parents, schools, preteens, teens, and communities. [More Info]

• Improving Community Responses to Statutory Sexual Assault PDF (33 p.) by Joyce Lukima and Allison Turkel, Break the Cycle & Office on Violence Against Women (March 2008)
  This presentation provides information about statutory rape, challenges in responding to it, suggestions on helping the survivors, and strategies for investigation and prosecution. [More Info]

• Interpersonal Violence and Teen Pregnancy: Implications and Strategies for Community-Based Interventions PDF (40 p.) by Joyce N. Thomas, Break the Cylcle Teen Center (April 2009)
  This presentation provides information about the association between dating violence and teen pregnancy, challenges faced by pregnant teens who experience abuse, and practice suggestions. [More Info]

Policies for mandatory reporting and confidentiality

• Chart a Course: Policies that Affect Victim Services for Teens PDF (32 p.) by National Crime Prevention Council and National Center for Victims of Crime (2008)
  This booklet is a guide on examining policies for working with teens who experience crime and abuse. It provides information about mandatory reporting, confidential communications, boundaries, and building partnerships with advocates and schools. [More Info]

• Confidentiality and Information Sharing Issues for Domestic Violence Advocates Working with Child Protection and Juvenile Court System PDF (16 p.) by Jill Davies
  This paper presents information about three laws related to information sharing: confidentiality, privileged communications, and mandated reporting. It includes information on making decisions on how to handle and use information about child abuse. [More Info]

• Balancing Obligations: Serving Teen Victims and Mandated Reporting of Statutory Rape PDF (4 p.) by Break the Cycle (August 2008)
  This paper provides information about statutory rape and mandatory reporting laws for statutory rape. It discusses obstacles faced by service providers with regards to confidentiality and reporting and provides suggestions for overcoming them. [More Info]

State laws

• State by State Teen Dating Violence Report Card 2009 PDF (114 p.) by Break the Cycle (2009)
  This report card assesses each state’s domestic violence protection order laws and how they impact young people who seek protection from abusive relationships. [More Info]

• Issues: Dating Violence, Overview of Legislative Issues HTML (1 p.) by The National Center for Victims of Crime
  This webpage presents an overview of legal issues related to dating violence including domestic violence laws that may not protect teens in abusive dating relationships, difficulty in defining dating relationship, and protection orders for minor victims. [More Info]

• Statutory Rape: A Guide to State Laws and Reporting Requirements PDF (135 p.) by Asaph Glosser, Karen Gardiner, and Mike Fishman, The Lewin Group (December 2004)
  This report provides an overview of state laws and reporting requirements for sexual activities involving minors and individual reporting responsibilities. [More Info]

• Summary of DV/SA Confidentiality Laws PDF (27 p.) by American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence (August 2007)
  This document provides information on each state’s confidentiality laws for domestic violence and sexual violence advocates. [More Info]

• Dating Violence: Can Teens Access Protection Orders? PDF (11 p.) by Cheryl Green and Lara Murray Mohlhenrich, The National Center for Victims of Crime (2005)
  This document provides information on each states’ and the District of Columbia’s laws regarding filing for protection orders for dating violence by young people. [More Info]

Pending legislation

• State Law Guide, Teen Dating Abuse Education and School Policies PDF (5 p.) by Legal Momentum (February 2009)
  This guide presents state laws and pending legislation requiring school districts to adopt policies to address teen dating violence. [More Info]

• Teen Dating Violence HTML (8 p.) by National Conference on State Legislature
  This Web page highlights the role of policy makers in preventing teen dating violence and presents a list of Bills related to teen dating violence from across the country that were introduced in 2009. [More Info]

• Choose Respect Annual Report, 2005-2006 PDF (20 p.) by Choose Respect Initiative, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2006)
  Presents the highlights of the initiative's national launch, an overview of the Choose Respect goals, background and development of the initiative, national launch events, and the local events planned by the Choose Respect community partners. [More Info]

• Safe Dates Program HTML (4 p.) by SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (August 2006)
  This webpage provides information about Safe Dates program, which is a school based program for young people in 8th and 9th grades which aims to prevent teen dating violence. [More Info]

• Teen Action Toolkit: Building a Youth-led Response to Teen Victimization PDF (168 p.) TXT (168 p.) by National Center for Victims of Crime, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), U.S. Department of Justice (2007)
  This toolkit provides guidance to implement the Teen Action Partnership (TAP) for Teen Victims program, encouraging youth leaders to change their communities’ response to teenage victims of crime, while building the resilience of the youth participants. [More Info]

• Expect Respect: A School-Based Program Promoting Safe and Healthy Relationships PDF (85 p.) by Barri Rosenbluth, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (2002)
  This document examines the issues of dating violence, sexual harassment and bullying, their interrelationship, and offers a rationale for school-based programs. [P/S] [More Info]

• List of Organizations PDF (3 p.) by VAWnet (November 2009)
  Click here for a printer-friendly version of the list below. [More Info]

Hotlines or Online Helplines

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: This hotline provides 24-hour national web-based and telephone resources to help teens experiencing dating abuse. Young people (and parents) anywhere in the country can call toll free, 1-866-331-9474 or log on to the interactive website, loveisrespect.org, and receive immediate, confidential assistance.

The National Center for Victims of Crime: The National Center for Victims of Crime's Teen Victims Project provides resources related to teen victimization. The National Center's toll-free Helpline (1-800-FYI-CALL) and email (gethelp@ncvc.org) offer supportive counseling, practical information about crime and victimization, and referrals to local community resources, as well as skilled advocacy in the criminal justice and social service systems.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline: This 24-hour national service is available at 1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-787-3224 (TDD) to assist in safety planning, information and referrals to local agencies. Assistance is available in English and Spanish languages and interpreter services for 170 languages.

National Hopeline Network: The National Hopeline Network provides 24 hour suicide crisis and domestic violence service referrals for teens at 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433). Callers are automatically routed to the closest certified crisis center.

National Runaway Hotline: The National Runaway Switchboard operates this 24 hour confidential hotline for runaway youth, teens in crisis and concerned friends and family members at 1-800-621-0394 (TDD).

GLBT National Youth Talkline: This hotline offers telephone peer counseling from Monday to Friday from 5-9pm Pacific Time at 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743). Peer counseling service is also offered through email at youth@GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org

Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN): The Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network provides 24 hours services at 1-800-656-HOPE. RAINN will automatically transfer the caller to the nearest rape crisis center, anywhere in the nation. RAINN also runs the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline, a free, confidential, secure service that provides live help over the RAINN website.

The Safe Space: A project of Break the Cycle, provides a comprehensive resource on the web about teen dating violence. This youth-focused website provides a place for teens to find information and connect with Break the Cycle's experts to ask questions about dating violence and healthy relationships.

Organizations or Initiatives

Break the Cycle: Break the Cycle is a leading non-profit that works with youth, educators, service providers, and lawmakers to prevent and end dating violence. This national organization develops and operates programs designed to ensure that no young person is excluded from receiving the help, tools and information they need to live free from violence.

• HOPE: HOPE is Break the Cycle's national membership program made up of individuals from all walks of life united to speak out against teen dating violence. Members of HOPE are a part of an effort dedicated to ensuring our young people have the right to have safe and healthy relationships.

Choose Respect: Choose Respect is an initiative to help adolescents form healthy relationships to prevent dating abuse before it starts. This national effort is designed to motivate adolescents to challenge harmful beliefs about dating abuse and take steps to form respectful relationships.

Family Violence Prevention Fund: The Family Violence Prevention Fund is doing innovative work to address dating violence. Through work with coaches, teachers, and parents, and public service campaigns aimed at youth, the FVPF helps to keep teens safe and stop violence before it begins.

Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project: The Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project is a grassroots, non-profit organization founded by a gay male survivor of domestic violence and developed through the strength, contributions and participation of the community.

Love Is Not Abuse: Sponsored by Liz Claiborne, Love Is Not Abuse provides information, tools, and curriculum to address the problem of teen dating violence.

• MADE (Moms and Dads for Education to Stop Teen Dating Abuse): MADE is a national coalition of parents, teachers and concerned citizens who are advocates for ensuring that every middle school and high school in the country is teaching a curriculum on preventing dating relationship violence and abuse.

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center: The mission of the NYVPRC is to provide dynamic resources that facilitate the comprehensive development of a community of practice for youth violence prevention.

The Network/La Red: The Network/La Red was formed to address battering in lesbian, bisexual women's, and transgender communities through a) the formation of a community-based multi-cultural organization in which battered/formerly battered lesbians, bisexual women, and transgender folks hold leadership roles; b) community organizing, education, and the provision of support services; and c) coalition-building with other movements for social change and social justice.

4Parents.gov: 4Parents.gov is part of a national public education campaign to provide parents with the information, tools and skills they need to help their teens make healthy choices, including waiting until marriage to have sex.

Start Strong: Building Healthy Teen Relationships: A national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in collaboration with the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF), Start Strong is the largest initiative ever funded to target 11 to 14-year-olds, investing $18 million in 11 Start Strong communities across the country to identify and evaluate best practices in prevention to stop dating violence and abuse before it starts.

Teen Esteem: It is the goal of Teen Esteem to equip, educate and empower teens, parents, educators and the community on issues related to teens and adolescent health.